Episode 355
A new school year can bring excitement, but for kids with big emotions, it may also bring worry, “what if” questions, and knots in the stomach. As parents, we want to jump in with reassurances, solutions, or distractions, but those attempts — which are actually signs of our anxiety — often increase our kids’ Yuck. Fortunately, a simple strategy can help us center ourselves so we can support our children more effectively.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- Why we need to regulate ourselves before we try to help our kids
- Simple actions we can take to reduce their anxiety (and our discomfort with their discomfort)
- What our children need in order to handle their transition to school with confidence, even when we’re not there to help
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MENTIONED IN OR RELATED TO THIS EPISODE:
FREE RESOURCE: “Discomfort is not dangerous. Uncomfortable is not the same as unsafe” printable
FREE RESOURCE: Understanding the Yuck Curve
Your Parenting Long Game Episode 321: Supporting Children Who Struggle With Change: Starting a New School Year & Beyond
Your Parenting Long Game Episode 285: A Tip to NOT Get Sucked into Your Kids’ Yuck
Your Parenting Long Game Episode 334: What’s in Control in Your Home: You or Everyone’s Reactions?
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