Respectful Parenting: Janet Lansbury Unruffled

How to Calm Ourselves (With Mr. Chazz)

Dec 3, 2024

Join Mr. Chazz, a passionate educator and expert in conscious discipline, as he shares invaluable insights on self-calming techniques crucial for parents. He emphasizes the importance of mastering emotional regulation to improve family dynamics. Discover how accepting emotions, rather than resisting them, can pave the way for healthier interactions with children. Mr. Chazz also discusses empathy's role in understanding children's behaviors, fostering an environment that promotes healing and emotional safety. Perfect for navigating the holiday season!

41:27

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Chazz

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Quick takeaways

Recognizing and managing personal emotional triggers is essential for parents to respond thoughtfully to their children's behaviors.

Implementing calming techniques like mindful breathing can enhance emotional regulation, benefiting both parents and children's interactions during stressful moments.

Deep dives

The Power of Play in Child Development

Engaging in pretend play is crucial for children's development, providing opportunities for creative expression and skill-building. A recent example highlighted a toy that encourages sorting wooden animals into their natural habitats, which fosters matching skills, problem-solving abilities, and fine motor development. This type of interactive play not only entertains children but also boosts their self-confidence as they navigate complex tasks independently. Such gifts can be mindful choices for parents seeking to limit screen time while enriching their children's play experiences.

Intro

3min

Mastering Parental Self-Regulation

14min

Navigating Emotions through Acceptance

13min

Empathy and Understanding in Parenting

5min

Empathy in Caregiving

9min

Understanding Children's Behavior Through Compassion

2min

By now, we’ve all heard that Step One for effectively addressing our kids' behaviors and emotional storms is to first calm ourselves. Sounds simple, but as Janet has often shared, she believes this to be the biggest challenge we as parents face. Here's good news: Janet's guest this week is dynamic and passionate educator Mr. Chazz, and he has learned a self-calming process that he believes in 100%. Happily, he shares it in detail in this episode and who knows? It may very well come in handy this holiday season!

Learn more about Janet's "No Bad Kids Master Course" at: NoBadKidsCourse.com.

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