403: Brain Science Simplified: How to Be a More Effective Parent // Dr. Dan Siegel

403: Brain Science Simplified: How to Be a More Effective Parent // Dr. Dan Siegel

Author: Cloud10 November 18, 2024 Duration: 41:40
Our children's reactions are often NOT logical. Their outbursts of emotion sometimes seem ridiculous and outsized, and when we try to "talk some sense into them," it usually makes everything worse. Before we know it, we find ourselves yelling and reacting with big anger, and the whole family spirals into a swamp of dysregulation.  Can you relate? 🫣 Believe me, I've been there, and if you have too, you are going to love today's episode with a neurobiological researcher, Dr. Dan Siegel, who explains the brain science behind why children react the way that they do and how understanding the structures and functions of the human brain can help us to become more patient and ultimately effective parents. For full show notes, including takeaways, click here.  *** Announcements:  Get $5 off Flecks of Gold Journals through the month of November! Related Episodes:  391: Parenting a Child with ADHD: How to Stay Calm and Connected // Rachel on The Childhood Collective 387: Why Calming Yourself Helps Calm Your Child // Eli Harwood, MA, LPC 357: Tips for Staying Calm During Your Big Kid’s Big Meltdowns // Cheryl Cardall Episode sponsors: Vionic Shoes: Go to vionicshoes.com and use code 3IN30 for 15% off your order. Oak Essentials: Get your best radiant skin this season with Oak Essentials. Get 15% off your first order at oakessentials.com if you use promo code 3in3015. BetterHelp: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Go to betterhelp.com/3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy. ***

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457: Three Ways to Recover from Mom Burnout [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:58
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454: A Calm-ish Approach to the Holidays // Niro Feliciano [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:29
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453: How to Travel for FREE with Your Family (Really!) // Amber Paul [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:42
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450: How to Be a Bold Decision Maker // Jessica Frew [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:33
Have you ever caught yourself second-guessing something as small as what to make for dinner or as big as how to respond to a struggling child and felt completely paralyzed? As moms, we make thousands of decisions every d…
448: Join our Team! A Word from the SAM Sisters [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:48
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