Does “Reverse Psychology” Work?

Does reverse psychology work? <br/><br/>Often we hear, "Oh, if there's something you don't want your child to do, the best way is to tell them that they should do it, because if you tell them to do it, then they're not going to do it."<br/><br/>I've often heard this cheeky line in Instagram posts, well, they may be funny and they have thousands of likes, but are they true?  <br/><br/>Here at the Discerning Parenting Podcast we also examine common things that we hear about parenting and look at them through the lens of science and child development.<br/><br/>You might have questions about how to handle tantrums. Or how to help your kids learn to talk, or get them started learning to read. But you don’t have hours to sift through all the competing online resources! <br/>You might be feeling the pressure of advice from others, or feeling guilty that your life is not like that of other parents.<br/><br/>Check out our FREE Discerning Parenting Toolkit and Resource Library.<br/><br/>Created by a pediatrician and developmental expert, this parenting toolkit includes 6 guides FULL of easy-to-read, practical, reliable tips and strategies for parenting in the first five years.<br/><br/>The Discerning Parenting Podcast is a free informational resource for parents. As a valued listener, you acknowledge that any information you get from this podcast is for your general guidance only, and ​​must never be considered a substitute for the advice provided by a doctor, therapist, or other qualified medical professionals who know your child specifically. Read our full disclaimer policy here.