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MOMENT 17: Revolutionize Your Parent-Child Relationship | Dr Daniel Siegel

Jul 29, 2024

In this insightful conversation, Dr. Daniel Siegel, a renowned expert in neuroscience and parenting, shares innovative techniques to connect with upset children. He explains the concept of having more than one brain and details the 'upstairs/downstairs' model which clarifies emotional processing. Listeners gain valuable strategies for calming children in distress and bridging the gap between their basic instincts and higher cognitive functions. Dr. Siegel’s approach revolutionizes how parents can foster emotional understanding and connection.

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Understanding the 'upstairs' and 'downstairs' brain helps parents connect with their child's emotional needs effectively during overwhelming moments.

Engaging with a child's base emotional responses through physical comfort is crucial before addressing their feelings rationally.

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Understanding the Upstairs and Downstairs Brain in Children

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What’s the best way to connect with a child who’s upset?

In this moment, Dr Daniel Siegel — a world-leading voice in neuroscience, psychiatry and parenting — outlines a simple but radically effective technique for calming and connecting with your child when they’re experiencing overwhelming emotions like fear and frustration.

Press play to learn: how many brains we actually have (it’s more than you think!), the “upstairs / downstairs” model of the brain, how to connect with a child when they’re in a state of fear, and strategies to build the ladder between your child’s base level emotions and their higher functioning brain.

Listen to the full episode:

Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/384-change-your-brain-change-your-life-dr-daniel-siegel/id1196106699?i=1000508390557

Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/episode/0A6y8FRszuOzKBtL3yPu0P?si=5e22909af9284f3f

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