S2E5 - Helping Our Kids Manage BIG Feelings

In this insightful episode, hosts Allison and Cindy delve into the complexities of navigating big feelings in children, especially as they relate to the empathy and sensitivity observed in Allison's daughter, Harper. The conversation explores the fine line between empathetic sensitivity and the heightened emotional reactions it can provoke. Cindy shares her experiences and strategies as a parent and grandparent, emphasizing the importance of acknowledging and validating children's feelings while also managing parental reactions. Some of the questions they discuss include: How can parents differentiate between tantrums and big feelings in children? What strategies can parents use to validate their children's emotions effectively? How does high empathy in children affect their emotional regulation and sensitivity? In what ways can parents manage their own reactions to their children's big feelings? How can communication be improved between parents and highly-sensitive children? “Our children need to be seen and heard... As long as those things are validated and you're given the floor to try to express what it is that you are feeling, that's important.” - Cyndi Did you know? Subscribe to our newsletter for access to other extras and members-only fun stuff - KinstsugiConversations Want to hear a mother-daughter conversation on a specific topic? Send us your ideas - KinstsugiConversations Visit our Patreon account for other bonus materials - https://bit.ly/KinstsugiConversations