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Making changes in your parenting can make a huge huge difference in the lives of your children.
1. Be kind to yourself, you don't know what you don't know.
2. Apologize and take ownership over your past patterns.
3. Make tactical plans to ensure you make meaningful long lasting transformation. ' width='630' height='1121' frameborder='0' allowfullscreen referrerpolicy='no-referrer-when-downgrade' title='Video Player'></iframe>
In this video, learn why it's important to focus on soothing and supporting kids' emotions before trying to teach them, as strong emotions take energy away from the brain's thinking and processing areas, and how you can use co-regulation and language to help them grow once they've calmed down. Remember to "Connect before you correct," as Dr. Karyn Purvis said.
In this video, learn three practical tips for helping children learn honesty, including recognizing and managing your own anxiety, understanding that lying is normal and has a range of nuances, and creating an environment of empathy and understanding for messiness.
Discover evidence-based techniques for helping children process traumatic events in a healthy way, including encouraging them to tell their story and avoiding avoidance, with guidance from expert Dr. Dan Siegel and clinical experience.