Episode 360
When our kids are upset, we often suggest strategies to help them calm down or manage tough situations—like taking deep breaths, counting to ten, or breaking down assignments into smaller steps. But when those strategies don’t instantly erase the discomfort, both kids (and parents!) often conclude that “nothing works.”
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- How to assess whether a strategy really “works” or not (so kids stop insisting that nothing works!)
- A powerful exercise you can try with your child to help them build tolerance for discomfort
- Simple ways to introduce the idea of tolerance in everyday situations (like chores, screen time, or schoolwork)
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MENTIONED IN OR RELATED TO THIS EPISODE:
FREE RESOURCE: Understanding the Yuck Curve
Other free resources to support you as you’re raising a child with big emotions
Episode 338: Struggling with Transitions? Why What You’ve Tried Isn’t Working
Episode 317: When You Want Your Child To Change More Quickly
Episode 295: When Strategies You Try Don’t Work for Your Child
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