The Behavior Blueprint with Mandy Grass

Is It Defiance or Connection? How to Spot Attention-Seeking Patterns

Are you stuck in a cycle of defending yourself against accusations like, "you never let me do anything" or "you love my sister more than me?" On this episode, Mandy expla

Why Does My Kid Only Act Like This With Me?

Have you ever wondered why your child is an absolute angel for their teacher, coach, and grandparents, but turns into a monster the second they get home with you? On this

Why You Keep Arguing With Your Kids and How to Stop

On this episode, Mandy dives into the psychology behind the ultimate parenting trap: power struggles. Learn why it takes two to play tug-of-war and why simply telling you

How to Correct Your Child Without Crushing Their Confidence

Did you know that by age twelve, a child with ADHD may receive roughly 20,000 more negative or corrective comments than their neurotypical peers? On this episode, Mandy g

Live Coaching: How to Handle ADHD Mornings, Blended Family Custody Transitions, and Sibling Conflict

On this episode, Mandy welcomes Elizabeth, a mom of three, for a live coaching session to troubleshoot her blended family's chaotic mornings and sibling dynamics. Elizabe

How to Build ADHD Systems Your Kids Will Actually Use

As Mandy continues this month's focus on ADHD, on this episode, she brings back her favorite resident expert, her daughter Lola! Lola recently received a diagnosis of a S

Why Kids With ADHD Forget Everything—and How to Help Without Constant Reminders

Kicking off September's ADHD series, Mandy tackles the frustrating reality of raising kids who constantly lose their planners, forget their soccer cleats, and procrastina

How to Stop the Picky Eating Power Struggle

If you are exhausted from operating the "Clean Plate Club," acting as a short order cook, or having massive meltdowns over a grilled cheese sandwich, this episode is for

Why Screen Time Rules Stop Working—and How to Reset Them Without a Huge Fight

Did the lazy days of summer turn your kids into screen obsessed zombies? On this episode, Mandy gets honest about how technology completely got away from her blended fami

Back to School: How to Use "Chaining" to Fix Your Chaotic Morning Routine

Are you dreading the morning chaos of repeating "get your shoes on" 14 times before you've even finished your coffee? In part two of her back-to-school series, Mandy tack

Why Your Kids Can't Just “Get Ready”—and How to Stop Doing Everything for Them

Are you trying to squeeze the last drop of fun out of summer, but secretly dreading the chaos of the back-to-school transition? On this episode, Mandy lays out her compre

The Divorce Episode: The Letter, The Breaking Point, and Finding an Equal Partner

On this episode, Mandy takes a left turn from her usual behavior and parenting content to get incredibly vulnerable about a highly requested topic: her divorce. Without h

Why Some Kids Are So Afraid to Disappoint You: People Pleasing From a Kid's Perspective

On this episode, Mandy wraps up July’s emotional regulation series with two very special guests: her daughters, Lola and Parker. This midsummer check-in dives into the re

Why You Keep Yelling at Your Kids Even When You Swore You Wouldn't

This week, Mandy is joined by her sister, Tiff, for an honest conversation about emotional regulation and generational parenting. Tiff brings a grounded perspective from

Emotional Regulation Part 2: Piling On, Pool Floats, and Practicing the Pause

In part two of our emotional regulation series, Mandy shares more real life parenting stories that prove it takes more than just taking deep breaths and maintaining perfe

Why Good Parents Lose Their Minds: A Blueprint for Parent Emotional Regulation

If you are looking for an expert to simply tell you to "take a deep breath" and never yell at your kids, this is not the podcast for you. In this highly relatable episode

Mom Brain, Anxiety, and Shared Journals with Julia Dzafic aka The Medicated Millennial Mom

On this episode, Mandy sits down with Julia Dzafic, the creator behind Lemon Stripes and The Medicated Millennial Mom. Julia opens up about her journey as a content creat

Why Your Teen Doesn't Seem to Care—and What to Do When You Can't Motivate Them

Are you constantly nagging your teen to get out of bed or take out the garbage? On our next summer series epiosde, Mandy dives deep into the teenage brain to explain why

Father's Day Episode: Asking Three Dads Your Questions on Pressure, Presence, and Parenting

In this very special Father's Day edition of the show, Mandy steps aside to hand the microphone to three incredible, heavily involved dads from her inner circle. Joining

The Summer Contract: Managing Chores, Screen Time, and Summer Chaos

Are you dreading the constant summer chorus of "I'm bored," "You never told me I had to do that," and endless screen time negotiations? You aren't alone. We all know how