Episode 56: Are you struggling to understand why your child exhibits big behaviors like yelling, hitting, or biting? In this episode, we uncover the reasons behind these actions and provide practical strategies to help you navigate them.

In this insightful episode, Dayna Abraham sits down with Krysten Taprell, a psychologist with over 20 years of experience and author of "Guidance from the Therapist Parent." Together, they discuss the normalcy of big behaviors in children, what these behaviors communicate, and how parents can better manage their own reactions to support their children effectively. This episode is packed with practical tools and strategies to help parents navigate challenging behaviors with understanding and compassion.

"When we recognize that big behaviors are a form of communication, we can better support our children through their most challenging moments." - Krysten Taprell

Key Takeaways:

[00:00:00] Understanding Big Behaviors: Big behaviors like yelling, hitting, and biting are normal and communicate a child's inability to cope with overwhelming situations.
[00:02:00] Krysten's Background: Krysten shares her journey as a psychologist and the inspiration behind her book.
[00:04:00] Misconceptions About Big Behaviors: Addressing common misconceptions and helping parents understand the root causes of challenging behaviors.
[00:06:00] Managing Parental Triggers: Importance of parents managing their own reactions and triggers to help their children effectively.
[00:09:00] Tools for Staying Calm: Practical tools for parents to remain calm, including breathing techniques and self-reflection.
[00:11:00] Building Connection: Strategies for building a strong connection with children, even after challenging behaviors.
[00:16:00] Handling Behaviors in the Moment: Tips for managing big behaviors in real-time and the importance of taking breaks.
[00:18:00] Setting Boundaries: How to set and enforce boundaries while maintaining a compassionate approach.
[00:20:00] Practical Tools from the Book: Exercises and tools from Krysten's book to help children manage anxiety and big emotions.
[00:22:00] Final Advice: Krysten's message to parents: your child is doing the best they can, and so are you.

Additional Resources:

Guidance from the Therapist Parent: Discover practical tools and strategies from Krysten Taprell's book to help navigate big behaviors in children.
Calm the Chaos Book: Need help getting out of survival mode, one baby step at a time? Grab a copy of the roadmap designed for you.
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