EP 337: Pausing And Responding

Published: Sept. 11, 2020, 1:24 a.m.

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In almost every circumstance in parenting, we don\\u2019t need to immediately react to what our kids might have done.
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\\nIn fact, reaction will almost ALWAYS end up causing more problems than it solves.
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\\nAnd it will create emotions of fear, guilt, and shame that will prevent us all from learning and growing through our experience.
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\\nIt will also push our children away from us.
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\\nOn the other hand, pausing for a moment, a minute, or even an hour, allows us to investigate and challenge our thoughts, emotions, and sensations and come up with creative solutions that draw our child in, create learning opportunities, and avoid the emotions of trauma.
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\\nWould you like to learn how to pause?

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