π‘ When your child talks back, rolls their eyes, or lashes out—it’s easy to lose your cool. But disrespect is often a *signal,* not just bad behavior. Here’s how to respond in a way that builds emotional intelligence instead of escalating conflict π 1️⃣ **Lead with empathy.** Get to eye level. Show them you *see* their frustration. 2️⃣ **Validate the feeling, not the behavior.** It’s okay to feel angry—it’s not okay to hurt others. 3️⃣ **Coach better expression.** Try: “I feel mad when you take my toy,” instead of yelling or hitting. π¬ When we model calm communication, we teach our kids to manage emotions, not fear them. π Follow @dr.robynsilverman for more insight on **how to talk to kids about anything**—even the hard stuff. #HowToTalkToKids #DrRobynSilverman #ParentingTips #EmotionalIntelligence #RespectfulParenting #BigFeelings
from Dr. Robyn Silverman
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/Ae2mrPrzNAk
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
Constantly rushing your kids affects their executive functioning
Constantly rushing your kids affects their executive functioning. ADHD specialist Jenna Free shares the simple shift that gets kids moving ...
-
Trying is winning. ππͺ When you ask your child, “What’s something you did that was hard, but you tried anyway?” you’re teaching them one of...
-
Life is full of surprises! ✨ When you ask your child, “What’s something that surprised you today?” you invite them to slow down and notice t...
-
Giving your child options when they're acting out sounds backwards. But here's why it's worth trying. We've all had that re...
No comments:
Post a Comment