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This week we are talking about all the big feelings and focusing on how we walk along side these big feelings with our children and the importance of modeling our own ways of managing said feelings.

We discuss the evolution of language around emotions, the challenges of managing behavior, and the significance of allowing space for feelings. We emphasize the need for parents to reflect on their own emotional experiences and to foster an environment where children can express their emotions without shame. We also manage to touch on boredom and the intimacy of asking for what we need.

What you might takeaway from this episode:

• We often see edited versions of parenting that hide the chaos and the realness of day to day life.
• Naming emotions as 'big feelings' helps reduce judgment.
• Modeling healthy anger is crucial for children.
• Boredom can lead to creativity and self-discovery.
• It's important to separate feelings from behavior.
• Allowing space for emotions can prevent them from escalating.
• Children learn to ask for their needs from us.
• Managing our own feelings is a continuous practice.
• Intimacy in relationships involves vulnerability in expressing needs.
• Parenting is an experiment in emotional intelligence.

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