{"podcast":{"title":"Play Therapy Parenting: Real Parenting Questions Answered by a Child Therapist","slug":"play-therapy-parenting-real-parenting-questions-answered-by-a-child-therapist-845974","podcast_index_feed_id":845974,"rss_url":"https://thekidcounselor.libsyn.com/rss","website_url":"https://www.playtherapyparenting.com/","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/3/f/7/e/3f7ea3faa10dfb58d959afa2a1bf1c87/Play_Therapy_Parenting_Podcast_Coverart.jpg","author":"Brenna Hicks","episode_count":228,"summary":"Parenting can be confusing—especially when you're dealing with tantrums, anxiety, aggression, emotional outbursts, sibling conflict, ADHD concerns, school struggles, or behavior that just doesn't make sense. On the Play Therapy Parenting Podcast, child therapist Dr. Brenna Hicks answers real parenting questions and helps you understand what's really going on beneath your child's behavior. Each episode provides practical insight into emotions, development, behavior, and the parent-child relationship so you can respond with greater confidence and connection. No gimmicks. No parenting hacks. No Ads! Just straightforward guidance from over two decades of working with children and families.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-26T00:18:03.524200+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/play-therapy-parenting-real-parenting-questions-answered-by-a-child-therapist-845974"},"episode":{"title":"S3E25 - \"That's Mine!\" Understanding Possessive Behavior in Kids","slug":"s3e25-that-s-mine-understanding-possessive-behavior-in-kids","published_at":"2026-01-07T13:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/play-therapy-parenting-real-parenting-questions-answered-by-a-child-therapist-845974/s3e25-that-s-mine-understanding-possessive-behavior-in-kids","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/play-therapy-parenting-real-parenting-questions-answered-by-a-child-therapist-845974","url":"https://thekidcounselor.libsyn.com/s3e25-thats-mine-understanding-possessive-behavior-in-kids","audio_url":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/thekidcounselor/PlayTherapyParenting_3_25_PossessiveBehavior.mp3?dest-id=689050","summary":"In this episode, I answer a question from Melissa about children who are possessive of their things and struggle with sharing. I explain why phrases like \"that's mine\" are often tied to power and control, and why this behavior is also developmentally appropriate, especially for younger children. Kids only have control over a few areas of their lives, so when they feel powerless, they grab control wherever they can — including toys and people. Understanding this helps parents respond without frustration or shame. I walk through how to use reflection of feeling, choice giving, and clear limits to support sharing in a child-centered way. Instead of forcing compliance, these tools return a sense of control to the child while still teaching turn-taking, empathy, and waiting. This episode helps parents see possessiveness not as a character flaw, but as a normal developmental response that can be guided calmly and effectively. Ask Me Questions: Call ‪(813) 812-5525‬, or email: brenna@thekidcounselor.com My Book: Device Detox: A Parent's Guide To Reducing Usage, Preventing Tantrums, And Raising Happier Kids - https://a.co/d/bThnKH9 Podcast HQ: https://www.playtherapyparenting.com/ My Newsletter Signup: https://www.playtherapyparenting.com/newsletter/ My Podcast Partner, Gabb Wireless: https://www.playtherapyparenting.com/gabb/ Common References: Landreth, G.L. (2023). Play Therapy: The Art of the Relationship (4th ed.). Routledge. Landreth, G.L., & Bratton, S.C. (2019). Child-Parent Relationship Therapy (CPRT): An Evidence-Based 10-Session Filial Therapy Model (2nd ed.). Routledge.","meta_description":"In this episode, I answer a question from Melissa about children who are possessive of their things and struggle with sharing. I explain why phrases like…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":523,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/play-therapy-parenting-real-parenting-questions-answered-by-a-child-therapist-845974/episodes/s3e25-that-s-mine-understanding-possessive-behavior-in-kids/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/play-therapy-parenting-real-parenting-questions-answered-by-a-child-therapist-845974/s3e25-that-s-mine-understanding-possessive-behavior-in-kids.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}