Faced with Troubling Behavior - Now What? (with Susan Stiffelman and Maggie Dent)
Oct 16, 2019
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Family counselor Susan Stiffelman and best-selling parenting author Maggie Dent join Janet to discuss addressing children's troubling behaviors, understanding their deeper messages, accepting their uniqueness, navigating rejection and conflict resolution, and exploring the challenges and rewards of raising children.
Avoid reactive discipline by understanding underlying causes of children's behavior.
Promote genuine connections and playful interactions to strengthen family bonds and emotional well-being.
Deep dives
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Parenting Guidance for Children's Behavior Challenges
Parenting experts discuss addressing children's behavioral issues by focusing on underlying causes. Encouraging parents to avoid reactive discipline and instead understand the message behind the behavior, promoting a deeper connection with the child. Advocating for a non-anxious, calm approach to foster trust and support during challenging behaviors.
Creating a Safe and Supportive Environment for Children
Parents are advised to be the 'captain of the ship' in their family, providing stability and security during turbulent times. Emphasis is placed on maintaining a non-judgmental, open-hearted approach, fostering resilience and trust in parent-child interactions. Encouraging parents to view children's behavior as opportunities for growth and understanding.
Reducing Family Stress and Promoting Connection
Guidance is offered on minimizing stressors at home, adopting a less-is-more approach to parenting, and prioritizing genuine connections over overwhelming activities. Encouraging parents to engage in 'micro connections' and engage in playful interactions to strengthen family bonds and promote emotional well-being.
3 experts – 1 microphone… Janet is joined in a lively discussion by family counselor Susan Stiffelman and best-selling parenting author Maggie Dent. Together they explore some of the common issues affecting our children’s behaviors and offer steps parents can take to understand and address them. How do we respond when our child’s behavior seems problematic? Is it a reflection on us? And how do we communicate with our child to untangle what’s really going on and address the root cause?
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