Being the Calm in the storm - Regulating Yourself to Help Your Child

This podcast episode discusses the importance of parental self-regulation in managing children's anxiety. It highlights how parents' emotional states deeply affect their children's stress levels and offers practical tools for co-regulation.Ashley Costello explains the biological underpinnings of anxiety and provides strategies like deep breathing, maintaining a calm demeanor, and using affirmations to help both children and parents remain calm in stressful situations.The episode emphasizes the importance of repairing moments where parents may have snapped and encourages self-compassion in the challenging journey of parenting.Find all the resources in our Listeners Lounge.Timestamps00:00 - Introduction: The Calm in Their Storm00:28 - Understanding Anxiety in Parents and Children01:21 - The Concept of Co-Regulation02:33 - Real-Life Examples and Scenarios03:44 - The Brain's Role in Anxiety07:09 - Practical Techniques for Co-Regulation11:22 - Repairing Moments and Self-Compassion24:39 - Conclusion and Additional ResourcesUseful LinksGet the FREE DOWNLOAD mentioned in this podcastJoin the Reverse Anxiety in Kids: 90-day ProgrammeSign up to our newsletterGet “A Parent’s Guide To Raising A Resilient Kid” BookSocial LinksFacebookInstagramLinkedInPinterestYouTubeSpotifyWebsite