How do you feel when your child hits, kicks, cries, whines or yells? They are expressing difficult emotions. It makes sense to want to stop the behavior, but what are we accomplishing in the process? Of course we want the annoying behavior to end but in doing so we send a concerning message: "I'm not okay with your uncomfortable feeling." Managing your uncomfortable feelings Anger. Anxiety. Jealousy. Sadness. … [Read more...] about Sitting in Discomfort: How to allow ALL feelings
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How to Teach Emotions
Emotions matter. The ability to understand your anxiety will help you focus better on a daunting work task. Understanding your partner's point of view will enable you to constructively handle conflict. Managing your anger when your child hits allows you to remain calm and not join in the chaos. Emotional intelligence (or sometimes called the emotional intelligence quotient, EQ) is the ability to identify and … [Read more...] about How to Teach Emotions
What you need as a parent and where to start
Have you ever tried to remain calm while hungry or tired? Or attempt to enforce a limit (sorry kids, no ice cream tonight) after a long, stressful day at work? It probably didn't end well. This is because you're lower level basic needs weren't met. And if you don't have the necessary amount of "fuel," it's hard to be your best self. Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs In 1943, Abraham Maslow created the … [Read more...] about What you need as a parent and where to start
