S16 Ep8: Firm, fun And flexible parenting: Kate Silverton on emotional regulation for children

This episode of The Netmums Podcast features the incredible Kate Silverton, a former BBC news anchor turned child counsellor and advocate for compassionate parenting. Kate, Wendy and Alison unpack the crucial parenting topic of how to help our children regulate their emotions.The conversation covers:- The Impact of Labels: how terms like "naughty" can shape a child's identity, and why we should focus on behaviours rather than personal attributes.- Understanding Emotional Responses: the importance of recognising our own emotional triggers as parents and how these can affect our responses to our children's feelings.- The SAS Method: Kate introduces her SAS method for managing children's emotional outbursts, emphasising the need to 'See, Acknowledge, and Soothe' to help children regulate their emotions effectively.- Navigating Tantrums: practical strategies for parents to support children through moments of distress.- Rupture and Repair: how acknowledging mistakes can strengthen the parent-child bond.Stay connected with Netmums for more parenting tips, community support, engaging content: Website: netmums.com / Instagram: @netmums Proudly produced by Decibelle Creative / @decibelle_creative