The Next Big Idea Daily Raising Calm Kids in a World of Worry
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May 9, 2025 Ashley Graber, a child and family psychotherapist and co-author of 'Raising Calm Kids in a World of Worry,' dives into the pressing issue of children's anxiety in today's world. She shares valuable strategies for parents, emphasizing emotional regulation and creating a calm environment during tough conversations. Graber discusses the importance of recognizing feelings and fostering identity in children. She also highlights how parents can model calmness and effective coping strategies, showing that open communication can profoundly impact kids’ emotional well-being.
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Set a Calm Tone
- Set a calm tone by regulating your own emotions to help your child find calmness.
- Use safe framing when discussing concerns to avoid instilling fear in children.
Guide Behavior, Not Feelings
- Guide your child's behavior, not their feelings, by planning coping strategies for emotional moments.
- Suggest coping tools and agree on behavior alternatives together to manage big feelings.
Unconditional Support Matters
- A 9-year-old asked his father if he was still loved after seeing a progress report, highlighting kids need unconditional support.
- Parents should lavishly acknowledge strengths to build a child's identity and self-esteem.
