# The Manipulation Myth: What's Really Happening When Your Kid Acts Out

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Podcast: [Peace and Parenting: How to Parent without Punishments](https://stenobird.com/podcast/peace-and-parenting-how-to-parent-without-punishments-91372)
Published: 2026-06-09T09:05:46+00:00
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## Resource

She is playing you. He is working you. Don't let her get away with that, she's testing you. If you've heard any version of that line about your child, I want you to hear this episode before another professional or relative says it to you again. Your child is not manipulating you: neurologically, they don't yet have the hardware to. In this episode, I'm walking through the science of what's actually happening underneath behavior that looks like manipulation, the cost of buying into that story, and the protocol I use with my clients to respond differently starting today. Feeling called to bring this work to other parents? Our Coaching Certification Program trains you to do exactly that. DM me CERTIFICATION on Instagram for details. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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