This is the final session with Emilee and David. Emilee felt a big difference when she stepped back from her son’s big reactions and no longer took his words and actions personally; that’s a huge achievement. David said he felt less pressure on himself as a parent—also a huge achievement. In this session, Leslie also explained creative ways to teach children about emotions, like using children’s books and other media. Leslie also addresses Jack’s neuropsychological testing and the results. Leslie supports Emilee and David as they digest this helpful information while remembering to see Jack as a whole person.

Time Stamps

10:55 Throwing up analogy: a way to not take your children’s words personally
12:05 Neuropsychological testing and school accommodations
17:35 How to teach your child about emotions- books, model it, watch other people, tell stories
24:01 Concept: being able to hold two opposing thoughts at the same time
24:41 Bibliotherapy: using books to help teach children
26:50 Receiving a diagnosis, and how to make it helpful and useful
30:45 Movement breaks
37:27 Childrens are like puppies: they all have big paws that they grow into, just like children and their big emotions

Resources:

Video of throwing up analogy
Handout of feeling words for kids
Dr. Liz Angoff’s Website and resources: How to explain testing to kids
Leslie’s sample list of books she likes to read with children

Leslie-ism: Let’s honor the individual learning styles of child and adults alike

For a full transcript of this episode and more information about the host visit https://lesliecohenrubury.com/podcasts/ . You can also follow Leslie’s work on Facebook and Instagram. Join the conversation with your own questions and parenting experiences.

Credits: Is My Child a Monster? is produced by Alletta Cooper, Mia Warren, AJ Moultrié, Camila Salazar, and Leslie Cohen-Rubury. Theme music is by L-Ray Music. Graphics and Website Design by Brien O’Reilly. Transcriptions by Eric Rubury. A special thanks to everyone who contributes their wisdom and support to make this possible.

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