Why Your Kids Fight Constantly (And How to Help Them Actually Like Each Other)
When your kids are always fighting, it can start to wear you down. The yelling, teasing, and constant competition make home feel tense — and you might start to wonder if they’ll ever get along. But what most parents don’t realize is that sibling conflict can go too far, leaving lasting emotional scars if it’s not handled the right way.
In this episode, I share the story of two brothers who grew up hating each other and how their unresolved conflict followed them into adulthood. Then, I’ll show you how to recognize when rivalry has turned into something deeper, and how to rebuild connection before it’s too late.
This isn’t about stopping all conflict. It’s about teaching your kids how to disagree, repair, and stay connected — skills that will shape their relationships for life.
In this episode, you will learn:
• The difference between healthy sibling rivalry and sibling trauma
• How to set a zero-tolerance rule for cruelty in your home
• Why comparisons between siblings destroy connection
• How to use shared experiences to rebuild closeness
• Simple ways to teach conflict resolution and emotional repair
From Dr. Todd Corelli, clinical psychologist, parenting expert, and dad
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How to Tell if Your Teen is Depressed or Just Pulling Away (6 Warning Signs)
When your teen stops talking to you, pulls away, and seems like a stranger, how do you know if they are struggling with depression or just pushing you away? Parents often ask: Is my teen depressed, or is this just normal teen behavior? This episode breaks down the crucial difference that could save your relationship and possibly your teen’s life.
You’ll meet Sarah and Emma, two 16-year-olds whose parents were equally worried but needed completely different approaches. I will walk you through the six warning signs that reveal whether your teen needs connection or professional help, including the one most parents miss.
This is not about being their therapist. It is about knowing when to lean in and when to bring in support.
In this episode, you will learn:
From Dr. Todd Corelli, clinical psychologist, parenting expert, and dad
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When Consequences Don’t Work Anymore—What Then?
You’ve grounded them, taken the phone, even tried tough love—but nothing works.
If your teenager seems completely unfazed by consequences, this video is for you.
This isn’t about finding a better punishment.
It’s about something deeper: the relationship you’ve lost and how to get it back.
In this episode, Dr. Todd shares:
This isn’t about being soft. It’s about being smart—and getting your teen to care again by showing up differently.
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Instead of asking yourself how to make them behave, start asking how you can reconnect with them.
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The #1 Reason Discipline Doesn’t Work (And How to Fix It)
What do you do when consequences don’t work—when your child shrugs off timeouts, ignores punishments, and nothing seems to stick?
In this episode, I share the real reason traditional discipline fails with emotionally immature or impulsive kids—and what actually makes a difference. You’ll meet Ben, a smart, energetic 6-year-old who doesn’t respond to typical strategies. I’ll walk you through practical, concrete tools to help kids like Ben develop emotional regulation, thrive within structure, and feel securely connected to their parents.
This isn’t about being softer or harsher—it’s about being smarter. And more connected.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
From Dr. Todd Corelli — clinical psychologist, parenting expert, and dad
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Johnny said, “My parents hate each other.”
Billy said, “It makes me mentally unstable.”
Ruby said, “They both try to get me on their side.”
These are real words from real kids I’ve worked with. And their pain points to one critical truth:
Kids don’t feel safe when the adults in their lives are at war.
In this 2-minute Everyday Parenting episode, you’ll learn:
• Why conflict between parents erodes emotional security
• The one thing that matters most—whether you’re married or divorced
• Three tips to protect your child, even if your co-parent won’t
Everyday Parenting is a weekly series of real-world parenting tips (2 minutes or less) to help you stay connected, calm, and confident at home.
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A mom once told me, “He finally apologized… then said, ‘I’m sorry you got so mad.’” That’s not an apology—that’s an insult.
In today’s Everyday Parenting episode (2 minutes or less), we’re talking about:
• The 3 common words that ruin apologies
• A better way to own your mistakes with your kids
• Why modeling real apologies builds long-term trust
Whether it’s with your partner or your child, how you apologize teaches them everything.
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She was 15 years old, living in a luxury penthouse—and had never eaten a meal with her parents.
This short 2 minute "Everyday Parenting" episode explores the surprising power of shared meals to prevent substance use and build emotional connection.
You’ll learn:
• Why family meals are linked to lower risk of teen drug use
• How connection—not control—is the real protective factor
• One simple step you can take today to build this ritual in your own home
If this resonated, I’d love to hear your thoughts or a quick review.
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He wasn’t traumatized in the way most people expect. But every time there was conflict, he froze—terrified. What we discovered was something deeper: a childhood shaped by control, not connection.
In this episode, we’re talking about the long-term effects of authoritarian parenting—and how those invisible wounds still shape your adult life.
You’ll learn:
• Why “because I said so” parenting leaves lasting emotional imprints
• Four patterns that show up in adulthood (and how to recognize them)
• Why these aren’t character flaws—they’re survival strategies
• Five research-backed strategies to start healing and break the cycle
• How to raise your own kids with boundaries and connection
Whether you’re healing from a strict upbringing or trying not to repeat the same patterns with your children—this episode will help you understand what’s going on, and what to do next.
If this resonated with you, I’d love to hear your thoughts or a quick review.
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It was just a spontaneous moment on her 25th birthday. Each of us shared what we love most about my daughter. She teared up. Later, she told me it was one of the most meaningful things anyone had ever done for her.
There’s a reason it mattered so much—and it’s something every parent needs to understand.
In this short Everyday Parenting episode, you’ll hear:
Whether your relationship with your child is strong, strained, or somewhere in between—this is a powerful reminder that small affirmations go a long way.
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Molly wasn’t trying to control her daughter—she was trying to keep her alive.
Ava had Reactive Attachment Disorder after years of early trauma. And by the time she was 16, things were falling apart at home. Molly felt completely alone. Every therapist labeled her a helicopter parent. Even her husband blamed her.
But when someone finally recognized her effort—just one simple sentence—it changed everything.
In this short Everyday Parenting episode, you’ll hear:
Whether you’re facing big struggles or just a hard season, this is a reminder: you’re not alone, and you’re not failing as badly as you think.
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Alex Trebek once said, “I used to think not crying meant you were tough. Now I think crying means you’re tough.”
It didn’t change how I parent—but it captured something he’s always believed: real strength is found in honest and vulnerability, not stoicism.
In this 2-minute Everyday Parenting episode, I'll explain why vulnerability isn’t a weakness—and how modeling it can unlock deeper connection with your child.
In this short episode, you’ll learn:
• Why some kids can’t express emotion—even if they want to
• How emotional shutdown starts at home
• One powerful way to model emotional strength without saying a word
Everyday Parenting is a weekly series of short, practical insights from Dr. Todd Corelli—clinical psychologist, parenting expert, and dad. Each episode is two minutes or less, designed to help you build connection, calm, and confidence at home.
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If this helped you reframe what strength looks like—pass it on to someone who needs to hear it.
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Most fear-based parenting doesn’t feel like fear.
It feels like protecting your child. Setting boundaries. Being involved.
But beneath that urgency is something deeper: anxiety, control, and the fear of losing connection.
This episode isn’t about judging your parenting. It’s about recognizing the patterns that push kids away—and how to shift back toward steady, grounded love.
You’ll learn:
• How fear hides behind rules, fixing, and rescuing
• Why even “closeness” can be a form of disconnection
• The real emotional cost of enmeshment
• Eight clear shifts to start parenting from love, not fear
• How to reconnect—even if things already feel tense or off-track
Whether you’re anxious about your child’s future or afraid of letting go—this is your invitation to parent with more calm, more presence, and more connection.
From Dr. Todd Corelli — clinical psychologist, parenting expert, and dad
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Not every “best day ever” has fireworks. Sometimes it just has breakfast, errands, and bedtime.
In this 2-minute Everyday Parenting episode, Dr. Todd shares a simple day with his son that turned out to mean far more than he expected—and what it taught him about how connection really works.
In this short episode, you’ll learn:
• Why ordinary moments often matter most
• How to spot the connection hiding in your daily routine
• Three ways to stay close without doing anything big
Everyday Parenting is a weekly series of short, practical insights from Dr. Todd Corelli—clinical psychologist, parenting expert, and dad. Each episode is two minutes or less, designed to help you build connection, calm, and confidence at home.
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Some acts of forgiveness are too big to believe—but they still hold lessons for everyday life.
In this 2-minute Everyday Parenting episode, Dr. Todd reflects on a father’s powerful story of forgiveness—and how it shifted his own approach to handling hurt and conflict at home.
In this short episode, you’ll learn:
• Why forgiveness isn’t about forgetting—it’s about freeing
• How small moments of grace can reshape family dynamics
• Three ways to make forgiveness a daily practice
Everyday Parenting is a weekly series of short, practical insights from Dr. Todd Corelli—clinical psychologist, parenting expert, and dad. Each episode is two minutes or less, designed to help you build connection, calm, and confidence at home.
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Sometimes the smallest things leave the biggest mark.
In this 2-minute Everyday Parenting episode, Dr. Todd shares three real moments from his own family that show how quiet, thoughtful acts—like sticky notes, surprise texts, or cleaning the car—can quietly deepen connection over time.
In this short episode, you’ll learn:
• Why connection often builds in the margins of daily life
• Examples of small gestures that strengthen family bonds
• Simple ways to create a culture of care in your home
Everyday Parenting is a weekly series of short, practical insights from Dr. Todd Corelli—clinical psychologist, parenting expert, and dad. Each episode is two minutes or less, designed to help you build connection, calm, and confidence at home.
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Most parents expect teens to pull away—but by the time it happens, it often feels too late. Suddenly, your child is failing school, hanging with the wrong crowd, or shutting you out emotionally. You used to be close. Now, you’re a stranger.
This episode isn’t about controlling your teen. It’s about rebuilding connection—even if it feels hopeless right now.
You’ll learn:
• Why emotional disconnection happens in the teen years
• The one mindset shift parents must make before reconnection is possible
• Five clear steps to start rebuilding emotional closeness today
• What to say if you’ve made mistakes or been emotionally unavailable
• How to “just show up” in a way that builds trust and influence over time
Whether your teen is rolling their eyes at everything you say, or you’re afraid they’ve turned down a dark path—this is your invitation to take one small step back toward them. No lectures. No control. Just connection.
From Dr. Todd Corelli — clinical psychologist, parenting expert, and dad
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Some conversations aren’t really conversations—they’re tactics.
In this 2-minute Everyday Parenting episode, Dr. Todd explains how kids use “noise” to wear us down—and what to do when your child won’t take no for an answer. If you’ve ever given in just to stop the arguing, this will help.
In this short episode, you’ll learn:
• What “noise” sounds like—and why it’s not real communication
• How to hold your boundary without escalating
• Three quick steps to protect your calm and authority
Everyday Parenting is a weekly series of short, practical insights from Dr. Todd Corelli—clinical psychologist, parenting expert, and dad. Each episode is two minutes or less, designed to help you build connection, calm, and confidence at home.
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Even a quick glance at your phone can have a bigger impact than you think.
In this 2-minute Everyday Parenting episode, Dr. Todd shares what research says about phone use around kids—and how it can lead to more acting out, less cooperation, and a weaker bond. If you’ve been feeling distracted or disconnected lately, this one’s worth your time.
In this short episode, you’ll learn:
• Why even occasional phone use can affect behavior
• How to protect moments of real connection
• A small habit shift to bring more calm and presence into your home
Everyday Parenting is a weekly series of short, practical insights from Dr. Todd Corelli—clinical psychologist, parenting expert, and dad. Each episode is two minutes or less, designed to help you build connection, calm, and confidence at home.
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You don’t have to be the same to be close.
In this 2-minute Everyday Parenting episode, Dr. Todd tells the story of a dad and son with nothing in common—and what finally brought them closer. If your child feels like a mystery, this is your roadmap to connection.
In this short episode, you’ll learn:
• Why shared interests aren’t the key to closeness
• How to join your child in their world
• A small mindset shift that can deepen your relationship
Everyday Parenting is a weekly series of short, practical insights from Dr. Todd Corelli—clinical psychologist, parenting expert, and dad. Each episode is two minutes or less, designed to help you build connection, calm, and confidence at home.
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If this resonated, leave a review—or send it to a parent who’s struggling to connect with their child.
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Most parents think they’ll lose their influence during the teenage years. But for many, the real moment of disconnection happens much earlier—around age six—when kids begin turning to peers instead of parents for emotional support and identity.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
• What “peer orientation” is—and why it starts younger than you think
• How to stay emotionally connected as your child grows more independent
• Why feeling seen is the new foundation of attachment in the elementary years
• Five simple ways to keep your bond strong during this critical window
• What to do if your relationship already feels distant or strained
This isn’t about being perfect. It’s about being steady, emotionally available, and close enough that your child still sees you as home—even when the world gets louder.
From Dr. Todd Corelli — clinical psychologist, parenting expert, and dad
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