Discover essential strategies for helping children who struggle with chronic dysregulation. Learn how food, hydration, and movement play a crucial role in emotional stability. Explore the significance of structure and predictability in routines to create a sense of safety. Finally, understand the importance of maintaining close connections to foster support and empathy. These practical tips aim to empower parents navigating these challenging emotional landscapes.
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Chronic Dysregulation Needs Medical Advice
Chronically dysregulated children need help beyond simple parenting tips.
Seek professional medical advice to determine the root cause of dysregulation.
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Self-Compassion for Parents
Notice your own dysregulation when living with a dysregulated child.
Offer compassion to yourself and acknowledge your normal human reactions.
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Food, Drink, and Movement
Offer drinks, snacks, and encourage movement to help regulate a dysregulated child.
This isn't rewarding bad behavior; it addresses their internal state.
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***This episode originally aired on February 16th, 2021***
Connection. Empathizing. Offering choices. These parenting ideas sound good in theory but if you are living with a child who seems chronically angry or won’t get out of bed or is otherwise pretty much always unhappy or dysregulated- none of those parenting suggestions seem to do much good. So…what should you do instead???
This episode takes you through the three places I always recommend parents start first when they are trying to support their child who feels chronically dysregulated. 1. Food, water, and movement 2. Structure, routing, and predictability 3. Stick close
These may or may not help your child to decrease their level of arousal and dysregulation but they are always where I recommend parents start first!
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