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Jan 2021
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The Case Against Mindfulness Jars and Co...

MICHELLE KENNEY, M. ED
About this episode

At some point in your child’s life, they will experience things which may cause overwhelm, and we won't be able to prevent them from feeling these tough emotions. However, we can be the safe place for them to be when things are tough. 

Having deep empathy for our children and allowing them to fully emote helps those feelings pass, be processed so our child can move forward and be the cooperative kind kid they are meant to be.

Mindfulness Jars, Cool Down Corners and Breathing Techniques may "get" kids to calm down, but at what expense? Where have the feelings gone and what will then glean from our expectation of calm? Listen in as Michelle explains just this.

 

Episode Highlights:

  • What are the pitfalls of mindfulness jars and cool-down corners and breathing techniques?
  • What can you do when things are difficult for your child?
  • Being empathic shows unconditional love.
  • What is co-regulation and how can we model it?
  • Telling our child they need to calm down might be giving them the wrong message.
  • Having empathy and holding space for your kids to release their feelings is the key to expelling upsets they may be stuck

 

Check out the Empathy Podcast (https://apple.co/39VgyU1) and learn why our kids need us most when they appear to be at their worst. 

Download the FREE guide - HOW TO HAVE EMPATHY

How do you come alongside your child when they are upset? What do you say and how can you be supportive when emotions are running high?

Find out what to say and the best ways to come with empathy in this free downloadable guide HOW TO HAVE EMPATHY: What to say and do when your child is really upset (https://bit.ly/2KAqglQ)

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