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EPISODE · Jul 22, 2024 · 26 MIN

It's easier to be angry than sad: Tips to support your child (and yourself)

from Reflective Parenting by Curious Neuron · host Cindy Hovington, Ph.D.

Send us Fan MailRegardless of being a child or an adult, it is much easier to express anger than sadness. Something happened the other day with one of my kids that helped me realize I had missed this in my own child. There "easily upset" behaviour was actually them feeling sad about something. This episode outlines the conversation I had with my child, gives you tips to teach your child emotion regulation skills and a reflection prompt to understand your own anger if you get upset very easily. This week in the Reflective Parent Club, we are talking about triggers. We are testing this membership all summer, but don't miss out on the September launch. Join the waitlist for the Reflective Parent Club below:https://tremendous-hustler-7333.ck.page/5ab8a76664Jump on a Zoom call with me (I am on a mission to speak with 100 parents):https://calendly.com/curious_neuron/chat-about-parenting-with-cindySource:https://curiousneuron.com/2024/07/20/understanding-and-supporting-your-childs-emotion-regulation/Support the showJoin the Reflective Parent Book Club for only $9.99 for the year: https://reflectiveparentclub.circle.so/checkout/reflective-parenting-book-clubWatch my Tedx Talk on YouTube called The Over-Educated, Emotionally Underprepared Parent: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nDYJFY_9K9E&t=19sGrab my course for $99, The Emotionally Aware Parent: https://curiousneuron.com/reflective-parent-club/Doors open to join the next 8-week training (Starts Oct 12th) here https://curiousneuron.com/reflective-parent-club/

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