In this episode of the Peaceful Parenting Podcast, I sit down with Christy, a mother of two boys, for a coaching episode.

We discuss the challenges Christy has faced with her older son, Jay, in terms of emotional regulation, sibling rivalry, and self-deprecating behavior. We talk about Christy's nurturing approach and understanding towards Jay's needs and I offer strategies to improve their relationship.

The importance of one-on-one time, being neutral during sibling fights, and indirect discussions about feelings are highlighted as well. We talk about:

[3:30] Christy’s intro and background
[5:35] What PDA means
[8:00] What Jay’s struggles look like
[10:05] Handling meltdowns
[12:45] How to handle when your child's response turns to self harm
[15:10] How Jay responds to empathy
[20:55] Understanding their sibling dynamic
[23:40] How is 1:1 and special time
[30:25] Focusing on prevention
[44:55] Part 2: Check In
[46:25] Update on sibling rivalry
[48:05] Special time update
[53:25] Handling verbal lashing out
[57:35] How to address him calling his brother names
[59:30] How has his self talk improved

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131: Coaching with Christy: Emotional Regulation, Sibling Rivalry and Parenting A Complex Child