Episode 286: When Coping Strategies Don’t Reduce Kids' Big Emotions
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Many of us have tried to teach our kids healthy coping strategies, but often they don’t use those strategies in the moment when they’re upset. And then we feel helpless when nothing we say or do seems to help them calm down!  In this episode, you’ll learn: An important reason that your child might not be using coping strategies What our kids need us to do in the moment when they’re in Yuck How we foster resilience and strengthen our relationship by giving our children what they need  -- Free coaching calls: https://rachel-bailey.com/coaching/ Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/RachelBailey Raising Resilience Membership: https://rachel-bailey.com/raising-resilience-membership/
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