Intro

Have you ever felt confused by your child’s silly behavior? It seems like they are having fun, but it doesn’t feel good at all?

In this episode, you’ll learn

• How to tell the difference between fun-silly and dysregulated-silly
• What’s going on in the brain and nervous system for a child who is dysregulated-silly
• Practical ideas for how to support your child returning to regulation, connection, and felt safety

Resources mentioned in this podcast:

• The Connected Therapist by Marti Smith
• Join The Club! Watch Marti's Master Class! - robyngobbel.com/theclub
• Marti’s video podcast & lycra tutorials: https://martiot.podbean.com/
• What Does Vulnerable Nervous System Mean? {EP 122}
• Match The Energy, NOT The Dysregulation {Ep 155}

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