029: Calm and Connected Parenting Tips

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 In this episode I mention: Hiro Boga Dr. Carrie Contey Steve Biddulph Patty Wipfler Magda Pecsenye