Nothing tries your patience or pulls on your heartstrings like being a parent! In this episode, Dr. Melissa Wellner and Samantha Straub focus on the critical topic of distress management for both parents and children! They explore practical strategies to help parents navigate their own discomfort and support their children through challenging emotions. By sharing personal anecdotes and professional insights, they highlight the importance of teaching kids how to cope with stress, manage anxiety, and develop resilience in the face of life's inevitable difficulties!
The episode emphasizes the value of modeling healthy distress tolerance and providing children with the tools they need to handle tough situations. Whether it's through practicing public speaking, physical exercise, or simply sitting with uncomfortable feelings, Melissa and Sam offer actionable advice that can make a significant difference in a child's emotional development. Tune in to learn how to better equip your family for the ups and downs of life, and discover why managing distress is a key component of successful parenting!
You know when your kid screws up in some way, and you're sure of the lesson you want them to learn from it....but you’re not sure how to say it in a way they’ll actually hear?
Download Sam's free video guide that walks you through a simple, step-by-step process for handling these tough conversations called the L.O.V.E.D. framework.
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