How Other Cultures Teach Emotional Control - Part 1

In this episode Lauren continues her discussion of how other cultures raise their children to be a part of the family unit in a helpful and cooperative way. To raise helpful, cooperative, and motivated kids you have to teach them emotional control and how to return to a calm, neutral state. The first way we do this is to model calm to our children. How do we do that when they are pushing our buttons, not listening, or throwing a tantrum? This episode walks you through some techniques to return yourself to a calm state before dealing with your kiddo.Lauren discusses two other methods to calm kids down. One is giving the kid information so they know they are doing has consequences and is not part of your family values. The other method is touch. Listen to this episode to learn more about these methods and hear the next two methods in next week’s episode. Lauren answers this week’s listener question during the episode: How do I get my kids to cooperate and do things like chores? Try-at-home tip:  Ditch the caffeineMentioned 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 SandahlKicking Horse Coffee - DecafOther related resources from The Behavior Hub: Blog Post: Children’s Emotions: How They Work and Behavior Strategies to TryPodcast:Neuroscience of emotionsAll the Coping/Calming StrategiesInstilling Intrinsic Motivation in Your KidsGrit, Growth, Mindset and Intrinsic Motivation with Matthew DavidoffOur Online Courses: From Conflict to Calm: How to Communicate with Challenging ChildrenFrom Wild Emotions to Tamed Feelings: How to Self-RegulateDo 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.