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The Baffling Behavior Show {Parenting after Trauma}
Ep. 145: Calm the Chaos- a Transformative Framework for Parenting
Aug 8, 2023
Dayna Abraham, author of 'Calm the Chaos,' shares her journey from sibling to parent of challenging children with vulnerable nervous systems. She discusses her transformative framework for parenting, emphasizing that children’s uniqueness should be celebrated. Dayna highlights the need for emotional connection over rigid academic success and reflects on her decade-long growth in navigating parenting challenges. With practical strategies, she empowers parents to build a supportive community and nurture their child’s emotional well-being.
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- Dayna Abraham emphasizes that understanding and embracing a child's unique traits fosters a nurturing environment essential for emotional well-being.
- The importance of community support is highlighted, as shared experiences among parents can provide resilience and reassurance in challenging parenting journeys.
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Understanding Baffling Behaviors
Parents often struggle to understand their children's baffling behaviors, especially those stemming from trauma or vulnerabilities. The speaker emphasizes the importance of relational neuroscience in making sense of these behaviors, providing insights into how to support healing in children's nervous systems. By focusing on the relational aspects of behavior, caregivers can transform their approach, helping children feel safe and understood. Sharing personal experiences, the speaker highlights the complexity of managing these dynamics and the necessity for empathy and patience in the parenting journey.
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