These are little people with BIG feelings about what’s going on around them

Brandon Jones is a frequent guest on The Sheletta Show and he joins today to talk about how to talk to kids about what is going on around them. Sheletta asks what the first thing she needs to say to the kids when talking to them, Brandon says start by asking about them and how they feel and what they’re seeing. Sheletta asks about talking to teenagers that may be in the habit of keeping their feelings to themselves. Brandon gives some behavioral signs to keep an eye out for that could indicate that your child is carrying a lot. Sheletta asks what long term stress looks like in kids. Brandon talks about the ripple effects in play after something like this. To read Brandon’s article about how ICE activity affects families & children’s mental health https://www.audacy.com/wccoradio/news/local/how-ice-activity-affects-families-childrens-mental-health Brandon Jones, M.A., CPPM, is a mental health and leadership consultant who specializes in Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), historical and intergenerational trauma, emotional intelligence, and culturally responsive leadership. He also hosts the “It’s Not Your Fault” podcast.