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Dr. Tracy sits down with Alyssa Blask Campbell, author of Tiny Humans, Big Emotions and the new Big Kids, Bigger Feelings, to explore the challenges of parenting kids ages 5–12. They discuss why age seven often feels like a turning point, how identity and independence begin to emerge, and what parents can do to stay connected while giving their kids space to grow.Together they unpack sibling conflict, defiance, lying, and bedtime battles—and why attunement and curiosity are more effective than punishment or control. Alyssa also introduces the Collaborative Emotion Processing method, a framework for building emotional intelligence in both kids and parents.What you’ll learn Why age seven brings bigger emotions and pushback How to support independence while staying connected Practical tools for handling lying and sibling conflict How to tune into your child’s unique nervous systemThis episode is sponsored by/brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/TRACY and get on your way to being your best self.Explore more with Alyssa: Snag the books: Tiny Humans, Big Emotions and Big Kids, Bigger Feelings Visit Seed and Sew on the web Follow @seed.and.sew on Instagram RESOURCES:Preorder my new book! You, Your Husband, and His MotherWant your questions answered on the show? Submit them here! Discover your relationship negative cycle with my free quiz: Take it hereReady to deepen your connection? Download my 100 QuestionsBuild better connection and feel close starting today. Join the 30 Days to Us ChallengeLINKS:Better Help: Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/TRACYK12 Powered Schools: Learn more at k12.com/TRACYQuince Bedding: Free Shipping at quince.com/TRACYBranch Basics: Use code TRACY15 to save 15% off your Premium Starter KitVionic Shoes: Use code TRACY for 15% off at https://www.vionicshoes.comMint Mobile: Just $15 a month with mintmobile.com/TRACYAirDoctorPro: Save $300 with code TRACY at https://airdoctorpro.comGoPure Beauty: Save 25% at https://gopurebeauty.com/tracy code TRACYLumen: Save 15% at https://lumen.me/DEARTRACYAquaTru - water filter: Use promo code for TRACY for 20% off at https://aquatru.com/Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices