Motherhood & The Brain
The Best Way To Support Your Preteen Emotionally
In this episode, I delve into the paradox of shielding preteens from discomfort, highlighting the evolutionary instinct of mothers to protect their children while stressing the importance of allowing emotional growth through experiencing discomfort.
The Discussion moves to the internal nature of emotions and resilience, emphasizing the necessity for preteens to navigate their feelings independently for emotional development.
I share personal examples to illustrate the importance of letting our preteens cope with disappointment and encourage mothers to reflect on their motives for overprotective behaviors.
The discussion explores how experiencing frustration and fear can foster empathy and understanding in preteens and addresses the fine line between parental involvement and intrusion in emotional learning.
Insights are shared on recognizing and respecting preteen boundaries, with an emphasis on the negative impacts of preventing preteen from facing discomfort and the need for problem-solving skills.
I recount a personal story illustrating the value of supporting preteens' autonomy in conflict resolution, emphasizing the intertwined nature of discomfort and comfort in life's lessons.
In closing remarks, I reinforce the importance of allowing preteens to face discomfort for genuine growth, encouraging moms to accept the full spectrum of emotions in their children's experiences.
I speak candidly about managing expectations and emotional responses as a mother, highlighting the independence of children's emotional paths and the role of maternal support.
https://instagram.com/the.help.moms.yell.less.coach
FREE GUIDE:
3 Steps to Reduce Yelling So That Your Preteen Feels Safe to Come To You, Not Fearful.
https://masteryourownwellbeing.com/3steps
In this episode, I delve into the paradox of shielding preteens from discomfort, highlighting the evolutionary instinct of mothers to protect their children while stressing the importance of allowing emotional growth through experiencing discomfort.
The Discussion moves to the internal nature of emotions and resilience, emphasizing the necessity for preteens to navigate their feelings independently for emotional development.
I share personal examples to illustrate the importance of letting our preteens cope with disappointment and encourage mothers to reflect on their motives for overprotective behaviors.
The discussion explores how experiencing frustration and fear can foster empathy and understanding in preteens and addresses the fine line between parental involvement and intrusion in emotional learning.
Insights are shared on recognizing and respecting preteen boundaries, with an emphasis on the negative impacts of preventing preteen from facing discomfort and the need for problem-solving skills.
I recount a personal story illustrating the value of supporting preteens' autonomy in conflict resolution, emphasizing the intertwined nature of discomfort and comfort in life's lessons.
In closing remarks, I reinforce the importance of allowing preteens to face discomfort for genuine growth, encouraging moms to accept the full spectrum of emotions in their children's experiences.
I speak candidly about managing expectations and emotional responses as a mother, highlighting the independence of children's emotional paths and the role of maternal support.
https://instagram.com/the.help.moms.yell.less.coach
FREE GUIDE:
3 Steps to Reduce Yelling So That Your Preteen Feels Safe to Come To You, Not Fearful.
https://masteryourownwellbeing.com/3steps