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The Gentle Middle: A Calm Parenting Podcast

Arbara Rogers

Released: 2026-04-03

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16 Episodes

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16 Episodes

Audio

Released: 2026-04-03

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Why Kids Aren’t Ignoring You (What’s Actually Happening When They Don’t Listen)

When it feels like your child isn’t listening, it can be frustrating — especially when you’re repeating the same direction over and over without a response. In this episode, we explore why “not listening” is often misunderstood. Listening is

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When it feels like your child isn’t listening, it can be frustrating — especially when you’re repeating the same direction over and over without a response.

In this episode, we explore why “not listening” is often misunderstood. Listening is not just about behavior — it depends on attention, impulse control, language processing, and regulation, all of which are still developing in young children.

We talk about what’s happening in the brain when a child seems unresponsive, why these moments often have more to do with capacity than choice, and how shifting our understanding can change the way we respond.

If you’ve been feeling stuck in these moments, I created a free regulation support guide that walks through what to do when your child seems overwhelmed or unresponsive. You can download it through the link in the show notes.

This episode is part of The Gentle Middle: A Calm Parenting Podcast, where we explore emotional development, regulation, and connection in early childhood.

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Podcast: The Gentle Middle: A Calm Parenting Podcast

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Release Date: 03/04/2026, 00:25:57

Description

The Gentle Middle is a calm, parent-facing podcast about navigating life with young children without extremes or perfection.

Hosted by Arbara, a licensed mental health counselor, registered play therapist, and first-time parent, this podcast blends professional insight with lived experience. Episodes explore emotional regulation, connection, routines, play, and early childhood development, alongside reflections from real life as it unfolds.

This space is for parents learning as they go — finding steadiness, support, and clarity in the middle.

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