Building your family system

Today is the last episode in our series on how other cultures raise children.Throughout the world parents use a whole network of people to help raise their child. In this episode Lauren discusses how you can create that network. This not only gives you a break from your kids but exposes your kids to people of all ages.  Ideas discussed include: Allo parenting - allow older kids to help parent the youngerCreate a network of older people in your community to act as Aunties and Uncles and help take shifts with childcare. Build a multi-age playgroup so you don’t have to constantly monitor kids while playingValue your families and their input. TEAM: togetherness, encourage, autonomy, minimize interferenceLauren answers this week’s listener question during the episode: What do I do about disrespect and teens, especially ones that hang up on me?Try-at-home tip:  Consider less stimulating toysMentioned in this episode:Bringing up Bebe - Pamela DruckermanHunt, Gather, Parent - Michaeleen DoucleffThere's No Such Thing as Bad Weather - Linda Akeson McGurkAchtung Baby - Sara ZaskeThe Danish Way of Parenting - Jessica Joelle Alexander, Dissing SandahlOther related resources from The Behavior Hub: Blog Post: Progressive Muscle Relaxation for Kids (& Adults!)Sensory Integration AKA Sensory-Motor Strategies for KidsHow Exercise Impacts Emotional RegulationPodcast:Improve Communication by Giving Kids ChoicesThe Wise Owl: Better Known As Your Thinking BrainHow to Make Kids CooperateHow on Earth Do We Deal with MisbehaviorHow on Earth Do We Deal with Misbehavior? Pt. 2How on Earth Do We Deal with Misbehavior? Pt. 3Our Online Courses: From Conflict to Calm: How to Communicate with Challenging ChildrenFrom Wild Emotions to Tamed Feelings: How to Self-RegulateStress and Trauma and Behaviors, Oh my!: Stress & the BrainDo you have a question? I can answer it in a future episode!Email questions to [email protected] or send via text to 717-693-7744.Subscribe to our mailing list and find out more about the Emotional Brain.Check out our Facebook Group – Raising and Teaching Respectful Children The Behavior Hub websiteThe Behavior Hub blogAre you struggling with behaviors and not sure where to begin? Let me help! Schedule a free discovery call and let me be your Guide.As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.