Episode 143 - “Instead of” Tip 6

Instead of isolating when a child is dysregulated, keep the child near you. Kathleen continues her series on “Instead of” Tips! One of the popular parenting tools frequently used is time out. As the authors of The Connected Child explain, “These isolating strategies may be useful for biological children who are already connected and emotionally bonded to their families. But isolating and banishing strategies are extremely problematic for at-risk children because these kids are already disconnected from relationships, attachment-challenged, and mildly dissociative because of their early histories of neglect and abuse. Isolation is not therapeutic for them.” Instead of isolating, keep the child near you so that you can co-regulate for them. Your presence as a calm center can help them become calm down more quickly. Grab a cup of coffee and your free printable resource - http://bit.ly/2LMcA52! Also, find the full article on “Instead of” Tips - http://bit.ly/2kSLOxi .