In this episode, psychotherapist and parenting coach Todd Sarner shares powerful insights into defiance, attachment, and the instincts driving our children's behavior.
We explore why kids resist, what's really behind "challenging" behavior, and how understanding their emotional needs can transform how we respond. Todd brings clarity and compassion to the parenting journey, helping us move from reactivity to connection—with tools rooted in attachment theory and neuroscience.
Perfect for any parent wanting to go deeper than discipline and discover the why behind their child's behavior.
When we understand the why, everything begins to change.
Who is Todd?
Todd Sarner, MFT, is a psychotherapist, parenting coach, and founder of Transformative Parenting, where he helps high-achieving parents move beyond daily power struggles and emotional overwhelm into deeper connection, lasting peace, and real cooperation at home. A former Faculty Member of the Neufeld Institute and longtime student of developmental attachment theory, Todd blends cutting-edge neuroscience with practical, compassionate strategies that work in the real world. His signature Transformative Parenting Process guides parents to become the calm, confident leaders their children need—without punishment, yelling, or losing themselves in the process.
Connect with Todd:
www.transformativeparenting.com
www.facebook.com/tparenting
Interested in his upcoming book launch?
Todd is launching his new book "The Calm & Connected Parent: An Attachment-First Guide to Raising Resilient Kids in the Age of Screens and AI" on November 18th, 2025
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