177. The Self-Regulation Tool All Parents Need: Connect Then Redirect

Offering your child connection, empathy, compassion, and understanding while they’re upset isn’t an innate trait we’re born with. It’s a learned skill. That’s why, on this episode, you’ll learn one of the most essential tools in self-regulation: I call it "connect then redirect."   Tune in to learn the importance of emotionally connecting with your child before redirecting them with logic and reasoning. You’ll hear why this is an essential aspect of modeling self-regulation for your children, what’s required of you to stay calm and composed when your child is storming, and six ideas for bringing emotional maturity into your parenting.    Get full show notes and more information here: https://thepeacefulparent.com/177