048: Coaching Call with Bob: Is This Normal? When You’re Worried About Your Child’s Meltdowns

In this episode, I sit down with Bob, dad to Cody, 6 and Skyler, 2. This conversation specifically focuses on Bob’s challenges with Cody, who is a kid with really big feelings and a lot of sensitivity.   As you’ll hear in the episode, we talk about the triggers Bob experiences because of Cody’s big feelings. We also discuss his fears and challenges with staying calm and emotionally generous in hard moments.   We cover: [6:30] How Cody’s needs show up in their family life [12:50] How our fear as parents shows up in our parenting [19:00] What co-regulation is and the process to get there [21:20] Tips for incorporating Special Time into your routine [34:25] How to empty your Emotional Backpack [40:05] Check in - the changes Bob experienced after our coaching call Resources mentioned in this episode  Episode 38: Why Do Kids Whine? And What To Do About It with Sarah Rosensweet Special Time Guide Rescue dog YouTube video Empathic Limits blog post   Connect with Sarah Rosensweet   On Instagram On Facebook https://www.sarahrosensweet.com  Book a short consult or coaching session call