Summer Shorts: The Hidden Brain Benefits of Travel with Kids.

07/07/2025 9 min Episodio 9
Summer Shorts:  The Hidden Brain Benefits of Travel with Kids.

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Building Executive Function Skills During Travel: Insights for International ParentingIn this episode of the Globally Thriving Families Podcast, host Clare O'Byrne, a parent coach and occupational therapist, discusses how travel can help develop children's executive function skills, including emotional regulation. As part of the summer shorts series, Clare provides practical tips for managing travel-related stress and supporting children's wellbeing during school holidays. She emphasizes the importance of co-regulation, naming emotions, incorporating movement breaks, offering choices, and expecting some level of dysregulation. Clare also invites listeners to connect with her on social media and consider parent coaching.00:00 Introduction to Globally Thriving Families01:03 Summer Shorts Series Overview01:34 Travel and Emotional Regulation04:38 Supporting Executive Function Skills04:51 Practical Tips for Co-Regulation05:51 Name It to Tame It: Managing Big Feelings06:39 Movement and Sensory Breaks07:24 Empowering Kids with Choices08:01 Expecting and Managing Dysregulation08:25 Conclusion and Contact InformationResources mentioned in this episode: The Whole - Brain Child by Dr Daniel J. Siegal and Dr Tina Payne Bryson. Connect with Clare: [email protected] Website: https://www.globallythriving.com Connect with Clare on Instagram: http://instagram.com/globally_thriving Book a free 20 minute call with Clare: https://tidycal.com/globallythriving/20-minute-meeting

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