Ep. 238 How to De-escalate Situations with Strong Willed Kids When They’re Upset with Kirk Martin of Celebrate Calm

by | August 21, 2024

Ep. 238 How to De-escalate Situations with Strong Willed Kids When They’re Upset with Kirk Martin of Celebrate Calm

by | August 21, 2024

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Ep. 238 How to De-escalate Situations with Strong Willed Kids When They’re Upset with Kirk Martin of Celebrate Calm
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  • We have to be in control of our own emotions before we can help our child control their
  • Consequences don’t change human behavior, relationships do.
  • Strong willed kids often reject what we tell them because they want to come to it on their own
  • Hungry, anxious or frustrated often contribute to our kids’ tone with us
  • Switching our job from “throwing the hammer” to imparting wisdom gets us much further with our kids
  • Showing empathy and staying neutral helps us not punish while still  holding to a limit
  • Use the phrase “I’m curious”, which communicates I want to learn, not I want to judge
  • When a child is really upset and feels out of control,  we can give them something to control/a job to do 
  • Using a phrase like “When you’re ready…” is an invitation to them vs a controlling statement

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