Parenting & You With Dr. Shefali Afraid To Mess Up My Kids!
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May 14, 2024 Dr. Shefali, a parenting expert, helps two mothers navigate the challenges of supporting their children. Topics include managing night terrors, transitioning children to beds, understanding and supporting emotional journeys, interpreting nighttime behaviors developmentally, focusing on current needs over future worries, and dealing with parenting information in the digital age.
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Children's Need for Closeness
- Children need closeness and physical safety, especially from their mothers.
- Western parenting often emphasizes early autonomy, leading to codependency issues later.
Soothing a Child's Sleep Anxieties
- Sleep in the child's room to soothe their anxieties and regulate their emotions.
- Create symbolic connections, like a shared scarf, to reassure them of your presence.
Surrender to the Present Moment
- Focus on meeting the present needs of your child without fixating on future outcomes.
- Surrender to the child's emotional needs and trust the process.