Episode 250
When our big-feeling kids have big moods and attitudes — behavior we ultimately see as negative — it’s common to think that maybe they’re being difficult on purpose. In reality, they’re not CHOOSING to be negative.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- Why, from a scientific perspective, negative behavior is not a choice
- What happens to big-feeling kids who are told their negative behavior is a “choice”
- How we can address frustrating behavior with Long Game parenting strategies that reduce shame and build skills
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Mentioned in or related to this episode:
Your Parenting Long Game Episode 201: Why Children With Big Feelings Act So “Dramatic”
Your Parenting Long Game Episode 209: Why Children with Big Emotions are at Higher Risk for Low Self-Esteem (and What We Can Do)
Your Parenting Long Game Episode 241: When Children With Big Emotions Say Mean Things When They’re in Yuck
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