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Podcast 493: Teaching kids how to understand & navigate emotions, feelings & thoughts
Podcast 493: Teaching kids how to understand & navigate emotions, feelings & thoughts
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Length:
47 minutes
Released:
Jun 22, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Pre-order my new book HOW TO HELP YOUR CHILD CLEAN UP THEIR MENTAL MESS here: https://www.mentallyresilientkids.com/
+Pre-order before August 8 to get access to bonus content!
SHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk to Oyindamola, a concerned parent, about her preschooler’s emotional reactions and how to help him manage how he feels in the moment. This is part of a series I am doing on questions you submitted for my new book on children’s mental health.
This was Oyindamola’s question:
“Why does my preschooler (4 years and 5 months) tend to cry at a range of issues which seem understandable e.g. stubbing his toe or spilling a meal to others less so such as, his nanny leaving before he could say bye, water touching his face during a shower (despite the fact this is part of the process every morning)? It could be said that these examples have in common a perceived lack of agency but they seem to vary in magnitude quite a lot. We try various things: listening to the issue in his own words, asking him to take deep breaths, acknowledging his feelings, and asking him to proffer solutions but sometimes it just doesn't seem to work.”
Read the blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/teaching-kids-how-to-understand-navigate-emotions-feelings-thoughts
Sign up to Patreon to get access to full AD-FREE episodes, exclusive downloads, live Q&As, and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleaf
OFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:
-Qualia Senolytic: If you’re in your late 20’s or older, adding Qualia Senolytic to your diet can play a CRUCIAL role in combating negative aging symptoms. Go to neurohacker.com/LEAF for up to 50% off Qualia Senolytic, and as a listener of Cleaning Up the Mental Mess use code LEAF at checkout for an extra 15% off your first purchase.
EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:
2:40 Helping a preschooler navigate intense emotional reactions
4:33 The importance of teaching your child to tell their own story & communicate how they feel
5:20 Children understand a lot more than we give them credit for!
7:10 Messy parenting is normal & okay!
9:00, 38:44 How to use mind management to help your child manage their thoughts & emotions
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:
-Get my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com
-Get a free Cleaning up Your Mental Mess workbook when you subscribe to my weekly email at drleaf.com!
- Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources
-Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/-
-Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf
-Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf
-Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/drcarolineleaf
*DISCLAIMER: This podcast and blog are for educational purposes only and are not intended as medical advice. We always encourage each person to make the decision that seems best for their situation with the guidance of a medical professional.
+Pre-order before August 8 to get access to bonus content!
SHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk to Oyindamola, a concerned parent, about her preschooler’s emotional reactions and how to help him manage how he feels in the moment. This is part of a series I am doing on questions you submitted for my new book on children’s mental health.
This was Oyindamola’s question:
“Why does my preschooler (4 years and 5 months) tend to cry at a range of issues which seem understandable e.g. stubbing his toe or spilling a meal to others less so such as, his nanny leaving before he could say bye, water touching his face during a shower (despite the fact this is part of the process every morning)? It could be said that these examples have in common a perceived lack of agency but they seem to vary in magnitude quite a lot. We try various things: listening to the issue in his own words, asking him to take deep breaths, acknowledging his feelings, and asking him to proffer solutions but sometimes it just doesn't seem to work.”
Read the blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/teaching-kids-how-to-understand-navigate-emotions-feelings-thoughts
Sign up to Patreon to get access to full AD-FREE episodes, exclusive downloads, live Q&As, and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleaf
OFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:
-Qualia Senolytic: If you’re in your late 20’s or older, adding Qualia Senolytic to your diet can play a CRUCIAL role in combating negative aging symptoms. Go to neurohacker.com/LEAF for up to 50% off Qualia Senolytic, and as a listener of Cleaning Up the Mental Mess use code LEAF at checkout for an extra 15% off your first purchase.
EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:
2:40 Helping a preschooler navigate intense emotional reactions
4:33 The importance of teaching your child to tell their own story & communicate how they feel
5:20 Children understand a lot more than we give them credit for!
7:10 Messy parenting is normal & okay!
9:00, 38:44 How to use mind management to help your child manage their thoughts & emotions
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:
-Get my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com
-Get a free Cleaning up Your Mental Mess workbook when you subscribe to my weekly email at drleaf.com!
- Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources
-Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/-
-Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf
-Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf
-Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/drcarolineleaf
*DISCLAIMER: This podcast and blog are for educational purposes only and are not intended as medical advice. We always encourage each person to make the decision that seems best for their situation with the guidance of a medical professional.
Released:
Jun 22, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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