12. Parenting with the Brain in Mind
Tess Connolly talks with Dr. Sarah Allen all about parenting and the brain; they discuss some unique and fun ways to keep the brain in mind as we parents our tween and teens.
- Sarah describes some unique and fun ways to describe the part of the brain; “Amy G” = Amygdala; “Fronnie” = Prefrontal cortex; “Hippo”=Hippocampus
- Ways to help build and nurture their understanding of the brain and develop their prefrontal cortex.
- 3 strategies to keep in mind when teaching kids about emotions
- Being a brain detective with our kids and how to do this and the difference between “feelings out” vs. “feelings in”
- Importance of labeling their feeling and connect it to their behavior and investigate with your tween or teen about what’s going on for them
- Importance of parents to model what’s going for them and how to talk about what they are really feeling and communicate this with your kids
- How “mindful meddling” can engage their prefrontal cortex and setting clear boundaries; how cueing and support can be scaffolded as our kids get older
- Sarah is most grateful for her family!
You can find out more about Dr. Sarah Allen here; www.brainbehaviorbridge.com
And click her to watch my free webinar!
📧Connect with Therese (Tess) Connolly, LCSW, CCC here👇: [email protected] Website: www.mindfulkidsandfamilies.com
🆘 Need 1:1 Support? Book right here to connect with Tess for a 45-minute FREE “Parent Reset” session: Parent Reset Call
⭐Got screen time problems at home? Get the Tech Reset Agreement here 👉Mindful Kids and Families
⭐️Join the Family and get your weekly Mindful Kids and Family Journal here: https://www.mindfulkidsandfamilies.com/join-the-family (Get ready for lessons, podcast leads, offers for parents, and ways to win free parent coaching or masterclasses)
#singleparents #parentingtweensandteens #ScreenTime #behaviorproblems #Communication
