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7/4/2020 1 Comment Nurturing YOur Child's EmotionsEmotions are a big part of life! Problem is they are kind of tricky for kids. This is why they need you to be their coach! We often teach our kids rules and what is right or wrong, but sometimes big emotions derail their best intentions. Not only this big emotions unmanaged can get in the way of other important development.
According to Dr. John Gottman, a child's cognitive development is connected to emotional well-being. "The way a child connects to their parent emotionally can skyrocket their intelligence if the emotional security is there." So this is important stuff! Every child needs to be LISTENED to, VALIDATED, and RESPECTED. Dr. Gottman gave 5 steps to help you coach your child through emotions. They are: 1. NOTICE your child's emotions 2. Help them to feel UNDERSTOOD 3. Help them LABEL what they feel. (They don't have the word bank to do this.) 4. UNDERSTAND them. 5. Limit behaviors if needed. Relationships and emotional connection are the foundation for learning. It is critical to give respect when we are under stress. In this way we build a secure relationship that will ensure connectivity with our child so they can develop healthy habits and relationships. To watch a video introduction on this critical principle see HERE. Gottman, John. (2014, May 17). Emotion Coaching: The Heart of Parenting - The Gottman Institute. Retrieved from https://youtu.be/v0vj9Z4kpEk
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AuthorKimberly Staley is a married, mother of six, in a home filled with adventure. She is a certified life coach whose passion in life has been to ease suffering borne out of disappointments and discouragements that come with life. She has coached individuals and taught classes on various life skills including: organization, family and home management, time management, communication, and emotional resiliency for the past 12 years. Kimberly is a student of continual learning. She has studied human behavior and social-emotional development. She is currently working toward her degree in Marriage and Family Studies through Brigham Young University – Idaho. ArchivesCategories |