Today I’m talking all about connected parenting.
My daughter struggled going to school this morning and I wanted to share how I supported her and her poor little nervous system.
Here are some of the strategies I implemented:
- Long strong cuddles (at least 20 seconds)
- Deep breathing
- Asking gentle questions
- Validating her emotions and feelings: “Stop, Drop, Empathy”
- Helping her with tasks she was struggling with (getting dressed)
- I sat next to her in the back of the car on the way to school and held her hand
- I told her all the reasons I love her (she was STOKED by this, it totally engaged her)
I also:
- Try to keep my cup full (our kids bounce off our own emotions and behaviours)
- Respond with empathy and gentleness
- Recognise that parenting is fucking hard and that we are all doing our best by our kids
Explicit AF
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