Raising confident kids: the secret to navigating a tantrum like a pro
Una Archer joins Blanka Falk to explore attachment parenting and its impact on emotional regulation. Una MSC is passionate about helping parents raise emotionally secure children. She uses tried and tested attachment-informed Circle of Security Parenting framework to help parents feel more confident in their role and navigate the challenges of parenting in a more connected and peaceful way. They discuss viewing toddler tantrums as co-regulation opportunities and the importance of a secure base for children. Una highlights kindergarten teachers as secondary attachment figures and shares calming techniques for guilt-stricken parents. The episode emphasizes rupture and repair in parent-child relationships and how parental behavior affects children's emotions. Website link: https://www.helpyourchildthrive.co.uk/ Getting to know you form: https://forms.gle/ Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/c6ea65b609b8/ne6ruw8hbn
Key Points
- Parents who learn to stay calm during their child's tantrums can help their children feel safe to express their emotions and learn to self-regulate over time.
- Repairing moments of rupture in parent-child relationships is crucial for teaching kids the valuable skill of resolving conflicts and maintaining strong connections.
- Welcoming and understanding all of a child's emotions, even those that are uncomfortable for the parent, fosters emotional confidence and a secure attachment.
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