The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast 1KHO 105: Letting Go of the Burden We Carry | Kirk Martin, Calm Parenting Podcast
Dec 24, 2022
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Transformation Through Parenting At Home
- Kirk Martin changed his parenting after watching his strong-willed son pull away and realizing his own reactions were the problem.
- He invited challenging kids into his home and learned parenting strategies from working with ~1,500 children.
Changing Yourself Changes The Child
- Trying to change a child's temperament can thwart their larger purposes and harm your relationship.
- Changing your own behavior often creates the connection and growth you want in your child.
Use Physical Cues To Calm Down
- When upset, pause and use a physical cue like sitting to lower your reactivity and speak calmly.
- Use that calmer stance to have deeper, connecting conversations with your child.