How to stop the reactivity cycle: mindfu...

704. Do you ever feel like you go from "zero to sixty" with your kids before you even realize you're angry? If you find yourself in a constant state of parental stress and "fight-or-flight," you aren't alone—and it isn't your fault.

In this episode from March 2024, Dr. Nanika Coor explains why so many of us have underdeveloped "noticing" skills and how that leads to automatic, reactive parenting. She introduces the intensity scale (1–10) to help you catch your triggers early and shares how mindfulness can help you regain control of your prefrontal cortex so you can parent with clarity and compassion.

You’ll learn:

• The Power of Noticing: Why we were taught to ignore our inner experience and how to start listening again.
• The Intensity Scale: How to set boundaries when you’re at a "Level 2" before you hit a "Level 7" meltdown.
• 3 Practical Exercises: Simple ways to practice mindfulness through eating, perspective-taking, and observing strong emotions.
• The "Reset" Button: What to do when you lose your cool and how to use parent-initiated repair to stay connected.

Stop striving for "perfect" and start being present. Discover how lowering your own anxiety through a regular mindfulness practice creates a more peaceful, resilient relationship with your child.

Project Parenthood is a Quick and Dirty Tips  podcast, hosted by Dr. Nanika Coor. 

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