Q&A: Is it okay to discipline someone else’s child during a playdate?

Beyond the Sessions is answering YOUR parenting questions! In this episode, Dr. Rebecca Hershberg, Dr. Emily Upshur, and I talk about...

• Are there different “rules” when disciplining kids with a neurodiverse condition, like autism, if they act aggressively toward your child?

• The difference between protecting your child and overstepping another parent’s role.

• Practical, respectful ways to set boundaries with kids who aren’t yours.

• How to manage playdates so everyone feels safe, supported, and set up for success.

• Why parents’ “thresholds” for conflict differ, and how to navigate those differences with compassion.

• The value of open communication (with other parents and your own child) in tricky social dynamics.

If you’ve ever found yourself unsure about intervening when someone else’s child crosses a line, this episode offers clear guidance, empathy, and strategies to help you respond with confidence while keeping all kids safe

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ADDITIONAL PODCAST EPISODES YOU MAY LIKE:

🎧 Listen to my podcast episode about fostering secure attachment in your child's peer relationships with Dr. Eileen Kennedy-Moore

🎧 Listen to my podcast episode about neurodivergent brains and sleep with Dr. Funke Afolabi-Brown

🎧 Listen to my podcast episode about treating autism with a strength based approach with Dr. Lynn Kern Koegel

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