Ep 73 How to Support Your Frustration With Your Distracted Child

Website: 🌐 www.andiclark.comJoin Our Mailing List: 📬  https://andiclark.com/mailing-list-signup/ Book a Call: 📞 https://tidycal.com/andi1/bookacallJoin Our FB Group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/kidswithbigemotions In This Episode We Will Dive into:How parents can manage their frustration when dealing with distracted children. Including:Understanding the challenges of parenting a distracted childIntroduction to executive functioning skills and their impact on behaviorThe importance of "refocusing" rather than just "focusing"The concept of "flashlight vs. floodlight" attention (credit to Amisha Jha's book "Peak: Find Your Focus, Own Your Attention")Exploring three key executive functioning skills:Attention and refocusingInhibitionPlanningHow executive functioning challenges can manifest in daily activitiesThe role of stress, fatigue, and other factors in a child's ability to focusStrategies for parents to manage their own reactions and support their childResources mentioned:Book Reco - Dr. Amishi Jha -  In Peak Mind: Find Your Focus, Own Your AttentionFacebook group for parents (scroll up for link) Option to book a 30-minute call with Andi  (scroll up for link) Key takeaways:Understanding the underlying reasons for a child's distraction can help reduce parental frustrationExecutive functioning skills develop into the mid-20sBreaking tasks into smaller steps can help children with executive functioning challengesConsider factors like stress, hunger, and fatigue when assessing a child's behaviorTake a moment to breathe and reassess the situation before reactingWe invite listeners to reach out, share their experiences, and join our supportive community of parents navigating the challenges of raising children with big emotions and attention difficulties.