What if your child’s worst behavior is actually a cry for connection?

In this powerful episode of The Giant Builders, parenting coach Adriane Thompson shares a revolutionary perspective on childhood behavior, rooted in brain development and connection—not punishment. You'll learn how to shift from reactivity to responsive, confident parenting that builds trust, emotional regulation, and joy in your home.

💡 You'll Discover:

Why behavior is communication, not defiance

How the brain develops—and what that means for your discipline style

The role of play in emotional growth

How to reframe "don’ts" into age-appropriate “do’s”

Why understanding your own triggers is key to raising regulated kids

How faith and personal growth empower purposeful parenting

🧠 If you're a parent or grandparent looking for real change—this conversation is for you.

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00:00 Intro

00:33 Meet Adriane Thompson

02:00 What is “Raising Kids with Purpose”?

03:00 Behavior is communication, not defiance

06:00 Understanding unmet needs and lagging skills

08:00 What brain science reveals about tantrums

10:00 What age the brain fully develops

12:00 Right brain vs. left brain: connect before correct

13:30 A real-life grandparenting example—reframed

16:00 Why saying “don’t” doesn’t work for toddlers

18:00 How generational patterns affect parenting today

20:00 The language of play: how to discipline through imagination

24:00 Faith + Parenting: how science backs biblical truth

25:45 Modeling emotional maturity through your own actions

27:00 Why routines matter (and how to use block scheduling)

28:00 What a discovery call with Adriane looks like

30:00 Overview of Adriane’s P.O.S.E. framework

33:00 Final advice: It starts with you

Adriane@raisingkidswithpurpose.com

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