<p>All parents want their kids to feel safe and secure in the world around them. &nbsp;Yet often, parents can send kids the message that their big emotions are unsafe. &nbsp;As an occupational therapist who is well versed in supporting kids’ emotions, Katie starts by providing some helpful definitions around the different states of regulation. &nbsp;Not only do we talk about dysregulation, co-regulation, and self-regulation as concepts, but we also get super practical and talk about what each of these stages of regulation can look like in everyday life. &nbsp;And we are not just looking at our children’s nervous systems, but examining our own pathways of regulation. &nbsp;Join us for this rich conversation about what it could look like to take the next step toward wholeness in your family’s pursuit of emotional wellness.</p> <p>Join us as we discuss:</p> <ul> <li>A definition of occupational therapy and its focus on wholeness</li> <li>Identifying dysregulation, co-regulation, and self-regulation</li> <li>Some tangible examples of what a dysregulated child looks like</li> <li>How a parent’s state of regulation can impact the child’s</li> <li>What a child’s under-developed brain needs to borrow from adults</li> <li>Where authoritarian parenting and permissive parenting miss the mark</li> <li>Examining your own nervous system when interacting with a dysregulated child</li> <li>Why it is important to set our expectations based on a child’s developmental capabilities</li> <li>How a child’s behavior may be communicating an unmet need</li> <li>Beginning to recognize when a child is suppressing emotion and behaving performatively</li> <li>Some pitfalls of behaviorist parenting</li> <li>Connecting our childhood attachment styles to our present ability to self-regulate</li> <li>Practical tips for overcoming relational wounding through relational healing</li> <li>Recognizing how physical and spiritual and emotional healing work together</li> </ul> <p><strong>Resources mentioned:</strong></p> <p>Use code ROOTED for 40% off your purchase of Katie’s <a href="https://www.themeltdownmethod.com/offers/moYzLpym"><u>Coregulation Bundle</u></a> (masterclass and guide)</p> <p><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/10353369-the-whole-brain-child"><u>The Whole-Brain Child</u></a> by Daniel J. Siegel</p> <p><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/40873423-no-drama-discipline"><u>No-Drama Discipline</u></a> by Daniel J. Siegel</p> <p><a href="https://dianepooleheller.com/attachment-test/"><u>Attachment Styles Test</u></a> by Diane Poole Heller</p> <p><strong>Connect:</strong></p> <p>Katie Crosby of Thriving Littles | <a href="https://www.thrivinglittles.com/"><u>Website</u></a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thrivinglittles/"><u>Instagram</u></a> | <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6D5MDfs_XUSs_cfbbwSQGA"><u>YouTube</u></a> | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thrivinglittles/"><u>Facebook</u></a> | <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/thrivinglittles/"><u>Pinterest</u></a></p> <p>Kori Meloy | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/korimeloy/"><u>Instagram</u></a> | <a href="https://freely-rooted.teachable.com/p/freely-rooted"><u>Freely Rooted Course</u></a></p> <p>Fallon Lee | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/fallondanae/"><u>Instagram</u></a> | <a href="https://fallonstable.com/"><u>Fallon’s Table</u></a></p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>Looking for more? &nbsp;</strong><a href="https://youtu.be/Zve9_plZ02U" target="_blank"><u>Watch this episode on YouTube</u></a> + <a href="https://freelyrootedpodcast.com/episodes/30" target="_blank">visit the blog for show notes and transcript</a>.</p> <p><em>The information presented in this episode does not constitute medical advice. It is intended for educational and inspirational purposes only.</em></p>