Brain Based Parenting

Helping Kids Navigate Fear: What to Do When Fear Shows up (pt 2)

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Fear can look like defiance, tears, anger, silence, or a full-on meltdown and that’s exactly why it confuses so many parents. We talk about what’s actually happening in a child’s brain and nervous system when fear shows up, and how a curious, regulated adult can change the outcome in real time. We talk through the parenting moves that unintentionally increase child anxiety,…