10. My Kid Messed up, Now What?

Mistakes make us human, right? Yet for some reason, it seems much worse when our kids make a mistake, maybe because we think their mistakes are a reflection of our parenting.    Kids are just like us, they're humans and they're trying to see what works in this crazy life that they're living. They're trying to figure out what doesn't feel good and what does feel good. As a mom It's okay to not think that your kids are acting perfectly all the time because you know they are human, they have mood swings, and they are unpredictable.    In today’s episode, I’m talking about how to handle your children’s mistakes, especially when they messed up big time. I discuss how the best thing you can do for your child (even when they mess up), is to help them process the new emotions they are experiencing.    In this episode, we cover:

• All the emotions you feel when your kid messes up are the same emotions they will feel  [2:57]
• The new emotions kids will experience as they grow up can be difficult. As a mom you can help them process their emotions. [8:08]
• Society’s many labels for kids - are they helpful or problematic? [19:32]
• Being responsive to the situation not reactive when it comes to meltdowns and tantrums [28:30]
• Pick your battles and choose what is really important to hold them accountable [34:01]

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