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Of course sometimes your child won't want to be held and don't force it. But if we can stay calm, meet the feeling not the behaviour then co-regulation can happen. When we hold our child there is a physical change. Their nervous system will mirror ours. We just have to wait for the fire to go out.

Co-regulation doesn’t have involve hugging. Some kids won’t calm when held but doesn’t mean that you can’t co-regulate. Being close and calm will still impact your child’s nervous system and eventually calm too. When you label the feeling for your child rather than reacting to the behaviour, they feel heard and understood. When they are ready you can work it out together

More information on my blog

https://www.thetherapistparent.com/post/co-regulating-with-children-of-all-ages

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So what do we SAY when our child tells us to go away? Depending on the child's age, sensitivity, and maturity level, I recommend something like this: "I hear you want me to go away. I will respect your request for space. I'm curious, though, if you'd like a hug first." Sometimes, if they accept the hug, you may learn they no longer want you to leave...and very much want you by their side. 💛

A thousand times I'll say this, and then a thousand times more.
With love,
Sarah, author of "Peaceful Discipline" ❤️
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Being forced to comply through fear and manipulation is not respect. Kids learn whatever we model. If we want then to be respectful and grateful then we need to model respect and gratitude.

More information on my blog:
https://www.thetherapistparent.com/post/teaching-kids-gratitude

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I addressed the boy version of this just a little while ago, so wanted to address this angle, as well. What else would you want a girl to know?
With love,
Sarah ❤️

For too long, boys have been told to "man up"--translating to "suppress your feelings," "don't ask for help," and "pretend nothing bothers you." Where has that gotten anyone? I await the day when little boys BELIEVE that their feelings matter and that they're safe to express them. We don't need more emotionally unavailable men in the world (or anyone else, for that matter). We start HEALING by allowing FEELINGS, no matter who has them. (And yes, there are plenty of others who need this emotional safety, too--not just boys.)
With love,
Sarah ❤️

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ARE CHORES HELPING YOUR KIDS WITH PROPRIOCEPTION?

Here's a great chart that shows what chores your kids can do by age. Some are really great for building their proprioception for building their muscles, joints and body awareness.

https://www.sunshineandhurricanes.com/the-importance-of-chores-for-children-printable-chore-chart-included/