Send us a textThis is going to sound too simple, but I promise it works.It doesn’t solve everything but it gets easier from there.Usually my child begins visibly calming in under a minute.It's not...👉🏻Trying to solve their problem👉🏻A pep talk👉🏻Using logic to convince them their emotion doesn't make sense👉🏻Explaining why their behavior is problematic👉🏻Rewards or consequencesIt's easier than all of that: Just validate their emotion!It might sound like:“You’re right. This sucks.”“It makes sense you feel angry.” “I hate it when my food isn’t the way I expected, too.” etc.(Add a hug if possible.)And the best part? It helps with everyone, not just kids. Because putting emotions first improves ALL relationships.Try it and let me know how it works for you!_________Need help applying this to your life? Ready for more strategies like this, but personalized to YOU? Set up your free consult and let’s talk about your unique situation and how coaching can help:https://getcoached.jennyhobbsmd.com/consult_________Everything on this podcast and website is for informational purposes only and should not be used as medical advice. Views are our own, and do not necessarily represent those of our past or present employers or colleagues.

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