Episode 239
Often children with big emotions struggle with uncomfortable situations like losing or trying things they’re not good at. In those moments, they may become upset, or rude to others, or they may just shut down. And we feel helpless when the things we do to try to comfort them in the moment don’t seem to help.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- Why phrases we heard as kids (like “life is hard; get used to it”) don’t work for kids with big emotions
- Which skill our kids need to learn to deal with discomfort (and why WE need to teach it)
- A simple Long Game Parenting strategy that will help our children gain long-lasting resilience
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Mentioned in or related to this episode:
Your Parenting Long Game Episode 207: Why Your Child Really Doesn’t Want to Control You (Or Anyone Else)
Your Parenting Long Game Episode 88: How to Make it Easier for Children to Use Healthy Coping Strategies
Your Parenting Long Game Episode 234: Episode 234: When Your Child Won’t Talk About Yuck
Your Parenting Long Game Episode 226: One Small Change That Has a Big Impact on You and Your Child With Big Emotions
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