Respectful Parenting: Janet Lansbury Unruffled Everything Upsets My Spirited Toddler (A Parent Consultation)
Aug 27, 2024
In this episode, a concerned single mom seeks advice on managing her spirited 18-month-old daughter, who exhibits intense emotional reactions and aggressive behaviors. Janet discusses the importance of understanding emotional expressions and emphasizes the need for compassionate responses. Strategies for addressing biting and setting boundaries are explored, along with the critical role adult reactions play in a child’s emotional development. Ultimately, the conversation highlights the significance of creating a supportive environment for both the child and parent.
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Correlation Between Parent's and Child's Well-being
- A child's increased emotional outbursts can coincide with a parent's improved well-being.
- This is because the child feels safer expressing absorbed emotions as the parent's stress decreases.
Accepting Negative Feelings
- Avoid taking on the burden of consoling your child after setting boundaries.
- Their negative feelings are a healthy expression and part of their processing.
Encouraging Emotional Expression
- View a child's anger as healthy processing, not a personal attack.
- Encourage their expression instead of trying to stop or console them prematurely.