H.O.T. Hold on Tight
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H.O.T. Hold on Tight
Ep.3: Calm Parenting
Summary
In this conversation, Kirk Martin, founder of Celebrate Calm, shares practical strategies for parents dealing with anxiety in children, co-parenting challenges, and managing their own emotional responses. He emphasizes the importance of self-control, creating routines, and recognizing the strengths in strong-willed children. The discussion also touches on the significance of maintaining a calm demeanor as a parent and the need for self-improvement in parenting practices.
Takeaways
- Anxiety in children can stem from feeling out of control.
- Normalizing anxiety helps children understand their feelings.
- Providing children with a mission can alleviate anxiety.
- Co-parenting requires consistent routines for stability.
- Avoid bad-mouthing your ex in front of the kids.
- Focus on controlling your own emotions as a parent.
- Sitting down can help de-escalate conflicts with children.
- Recognizing children's strengths can foster their confidence.
- Self-care is essential for effective parenting.
- Enjoy the parenting journey, even when it's hard.