# Brain Stuckness: Reducing Power Struggles & Building Flexibility (Part 2)

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Podcast: [Robot Unicorn](https://stenobird.com/podcast/robot-unicorn-6878276)
Published: 2026-03-30T13:10:00+00:00
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## Resource

This week, Jess and Scott talk about how to reduce power struggles and brain stuckness. You'll gain crucial insights into why toddlers can't self-regulate, how 'radical honesty' diffuses tension, and why over-explaining rules can actually invite more defiance. Tune in to learn how to speak your child's language through play and become a more confident, trusted leader in your home. Check out these Robot Unicorn episodes for more on the impact of screens, social media and gaming on our kids: How To Create Healthy Screentime Habits with Dr. Michael Robb (12/15/2025) The Impact Of Social Media, Gaming And Smartphones On Kids (6/9/2025) Get 10% OFF parenting courses and kids' printable activities at Nurtured First using the code ROBOTUNICORN. We’d love to hear from you! Have questions you want us to answer on Robot Unicorn? Send us an email: podcast@robotunicorn.net. Credits: Editing by The Pod Cabin Artwork by Wallflower Studio Production by Nurtured First Head to nurturedfirst.com/bodysafety to learn more about our Body Safety & Consent course!

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