The Stress Response
As adults we need to reframe thinking of our child as “naughty” or like they are being frustrating on purpose when they display certain behaviours. When your child is in the RED zone, they need the right tools to calm down first. Then, once they are calm you can have learning conversations or talk about consequences. Often, as parents, a lot of our stress is because we don’t know how to help our kids. One of the best ways you can help them is through co- regulation. That is helping them to use their calming tools. But, you need to be calm to do it. Your own self care is vital in being able to able to help your child. If your own stress and overwhelm is out of control, look at how you can feel better. Can you start a morning practise to walk or exercise, meditate, do yoga, journal? Set yourself up for the day so you can do the best job possible to help your kids. If you want help or accountability to install these practises into your life, I can help you. In 1:1 sessions, I can teach you the things your need to know - how to meditate, give you a yoga practise, teach you breathing techniques to do daily or help you find the right things for you. Plus I can keep you accountable to fitting this all into your life. If you know these practises are the answer for you or if you have had that niggling feeling that should start something to feel better, then seek the support you need. I’d love to help you get this part of your life on track. Send me a msg to organise a free chat to get started.
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