November 19, 2025 • 33 mins
Why does your calm, reasonable self disappear when your child refuses to put on their shoes? Therapist Todd Sarner answers Dr. Wendy’s questions about why kids seem to know exactly how to push our buttons—and why it’s not about defiance at all. Discover why common discipline tactics don’t work, and what to do instead. Learn how to reset after a blow-up, and get back on the same page with your partner—no sticker charts required.
Buy Todd Sarner's Book: The Calm and Connected Parent
This episode is made possible by our sponsor Cure Hydration. Get 20% off your first order at curehydration.com/DRWENDY with code DRWENDY.
Send your questions to hello@pediatriciannextdoorpodcast.com or message me online here.
Find products from the show on the shop page.
*As an Amazon Associate, I earn commission from qualifying purchases.
More from The Pediatrician Next Door:
Website: Pediatrician Next Door Podcast
Instagram: @the_pediatrician_next_door
Facebook: facebook.com/wendy.l.hunter.75
TikTok: @drwendyhunter
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/drwendyhunter
This is a Redd Rock Music Podcast
IG: @reddrockmusic
www.reddrockmusic.com
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mark as Played
Popular Podcasts
Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang
Ding dong! Join your culture consultants, Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang, on an unforgettable journey into the beating heart of CULTURE. Alongside sizzling special guests, they GET INTO the hottest pop-culture moments of the day and the formative cultural experiences that turned them into Culturistas. Produced by the Big Money Players Network and iHeartRadio.
The Joe Rogan Experience
The official podcast of comedian Joe Rogan.
Stuff You Should Know
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.