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"It's not fair" Best way to respond to whining

Name: "It's not fair" Best way to respond to whining
Uploaded: 2023-12-21T16:00:31+00:00
Duration: 38 s
Channel: Camilla McGill
Description: In this brief YouTube clip, the speaker addresses a common parenting challenge—children’s whining. The presenter acknowledges that kids are naturally…

21 Dec 2023 · 1 min

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In this brief YouTube clip, the speaker addresses a common parenting challenge—children’s whining. The presenter acknowledges that kids are naturally egocentric and experience strong emotions, which is normal. She proposes a simple, humor‑based response: act as if you didn’t hear the complaint, claim a strange noise, and ask the child to repeat the request in a clear voice. The technique aims to defuse the whining by turning it into a playful interaction, encouraging the child to communicate more calmly. At the end of the segment, viewers are invited to comment “yes” to receive a free guide titled “How to Get Kids to Listen Without Ever Needing to Nag or Shout.”

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It's not fair! Why can't you do it? I don't want to have a bath! Here's one really quick way to respond to whining: use some humour. Sounds crazy, doesn't it? But hear me out. Kids are egocentric and they have strong feelings. That's normal. So next time this happens, try this trick. I heard a really weird noise. It wasn't you speaking. I couldn't understand the words. 'Just try again in a voice that I can hear and we can talk about it.' Helpful? Drop 'yes' below if you'd like to grab my free guide, 'How to Get Kids to Listen Without Ever Needing to Nag or Shout.'