Reducing Anxiety, Tantrums, & Behavior Issues in Strong-Willed Kids | Parenting Great Kids Ep. 227

Dayna Abraham and Dr. Meg Meeker discuss a different approach to navigating the meltdowns, tantrums, anxiety, and challenging behaviors parents encounter when raising emotionally sensitive children.
On this episode of Parenting Great Kids, the author of the acclaimed book "Calm the Chaos," shares science-backed, empathy-based strategies for navigating the emotional rollercoaster of parenthood and raising strong-willed children.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking practical ways to connect, calm, and guide their children to regulate their emotions and ensure their healthy emotional and intellectual development.
In this episode, you'll learn to:
✅ Understand Your Strong-Willed Child Better
✅ Apply the Five-Step Blueprint to Raising Emotionally Sensitive Kids
✅ Show Greater Empathy to Build Greater Trust & Connection
The key moments are:
00:00 - Introduction to "Calm the Chaos"
02:45 - Understanding "That Kid"
05:29 - Riding the Storm
07:35 - Identifying Different Types of Storms
14:54 - Feeling Hopeless and Alone
18:14 - Surviving the Storm
22:16 - Rebuilding Energy
27:14 - Role of Community
29:15 - Support and Guilt
29:15 - Embracing Assertiveness Over People Pleasing
29:51 - Finding Calm Amidst the Storm
31:21 - Creating a Set Plan for Handling Difficult Situations
33:31 - Building a Strong Mindset and Understanding the Child's Behavior
37:26 - Building a Stormproof Infrastructure
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