Anyone else wish they had known these three things going into the world of fuzzy feelings and crushes?
Tweens are wiser than we give them credit for and could really use some more guidance on relationships than we often give them.
Relationships are complex enough before you throw romantic feelings into the mix. Here is to hoping we can prepare this next generation with more ideas on healthy relationships!
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Learn how to support your tweens and teens during their hormonal and neurological changes by responding with calm and compassion, instead of reacting, and guiding them towards effective communication and relationships.
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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.
Learn why suggesting activities to a bored child may not be effective as it triggers a stress response in their brain, and instead, how to hold space for their emotional discomfort so they can reconnect with their executive functioning skills in this informative video.
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