Keys to successful parenting - Laura Reardon (How to be a great parent)

Parenting is not about perfection.  Parenting is about growing into our best self while holding our child's hand as they grow into their best self.  Laura Reardon is a certified Child Behavior Specialist who specializes in emotional regulation.   In this episode of Linda's Corner, Laura shares hacks to successful parenting.  You can reach Laura at her website https://laurareardoncoaching.com.

Some of the highlights Laura shares:

• What is emotional regulation and why it is so hard to do?
• What can our emotions tell us about our needs? 
• How does our fight, flight or freeze response affect our ability to regulate emotions?
• 3 core steps to successful parenting
• Proactive steps to being a good parent includes meeting our core needs (getting enough sleep, nutrition, hydration, connection, self compassion, etc.)
• ABC's for handling big emotions
• Awareness - emotions start as physical sensations like a tightness in throat or chest, upset stomach, etc.  Pay attention and become more aware of how you're feeling
• Breathe - breathing exercises can help us manage our emotions
• Calm - how to calm our thoughts and show self compassion
• Reflect - after we have responded to a situation, we can reflect on what we did right, what we could have done better.  We can gain insight into what needs aren't being met in the present and what needs weren't met in the past.
• Repair - do I need to apologize?  Apologizing is having a growth mindset, this is how I learn.  Life is more about getting it wrong than getting it right.  
• And more

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