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07/17/2022

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12/14/2021

YES!!! via Leanne Matton Psychology

11/25/2021

Helpful graphic to help understand how holidays might affect some children

Have you thought about how holidays can be especially difficult for traumatized children? From the loss of structure to the concept of a man sneaking into your home on Christmas Eve, what is merry and bright for some of us can be very stressful for our children.

Episode 15 of our Regulated & Relational podcast discusses the importance of realigning holiday expectations to match up with what your family *actually* needs for a more peaceful holiday season.

Listen to the latest episode here:
https://anchor.fm/regulatedandrelational

11/23/2021

Great tips!

While the fact remains that as an adult you have your own stress to navigate through during the holidays, you are a fully grown elf and are expected to be able to take care of yourself.

Your child, on the other hand, is still growing and developing and needs lots of loving guidance during a time of unpredictability and excitement.

Read more about how to be a considerate + mindful parent and what you're child needs are during the holidays >> https://parentswithconfidence.com/6-ways-to-help-your-child-have-the-best-holidays-ever/

10/29/2021

The words we choose matter.

06/10/2021

Worries kids may have

Kids have worries – from monsters to natural disasters. They can appear at random or may be triggered by everyday events. Their increasing awareness of the world, who is in it, and being able to anticipate bad things happening, can all increase their alarm.

Many of children’s fears can be existential, meaning they are indicative of a child’s growth and development as a separate being. Separation is the most impactful of all experiences and stirs up the emotional center of the brain and can create feelings of fear. As a child becomes increasingly independent, they are less dependent upon their caretakers which may foster some worry. As a child ages, this fear is often transformed into different themes but shares this common root issue....

For the young child their fear is often alleviated through connection with caring adults who provide safety and reassurance. As a child ages, their increasing maturity will mean they will need to find both courage and tears to face their fears. This growth can be cultivated with the help of adults they trust and can count on.

To read more - http://macnamara.ca/portfolio/what-kids-worry-and-fear-at-different-ages/

To download infographic - http://macnamara.ca/why-do-kids-do-that/

05/18/2021

Skills for being a better listener!

Like any skill, becoming a strong listener takes practice.

It can be eye-opening to reflect on your conversation habits. Are you listening to understand or simply to respond? Do you spend more time talking than listening?

By splitting your attention, interrupting, or assuming you know what your partner is thinking, you shut down opportunities for discovery.

Staying curious and receptive does not mean condoning a particular behavior or always being on the same page. It's possible to validate your loved one's perspective without agreeing. Working to make each other feel seen and heard is key.

Boost your intimate communication skills today with Gottman Relationship Coach: https://bit.ly/3hgNDyW

05/18/2021

What depression tired looks like

For a free daily uplifting quote to help support you through depression https://thedepressionproject.com/daily-quotes

04/21/2021

If you were abused as a kid like I was, you know how hard it is to break free and unlearn what you were taught about yourself and the world.