Got an Emotionally Intense Kid? How to Know & What to Do
Description
Being a parent is hard. And being a parent of a child with big, intense emotions adds a layer of difficulty that can have even the most seasoned parents scratching their heads and fighting back tears. If you're feeling overwhelmed and frustrated because the parenting tactics you see on social media just don't seem to work with your deeply feeling child, you’re not alone! We see you, and this episode is here to help.
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Neither of us is a licensed therapist, but we are parents of kids with intense emotions, or as Dr. Becky Kennedy calls them, Deep Feeling Kids. This week, we share Dr. Becky’s insights to help you determine if your child is a DFK. Then, we explain her proven strategy to help these kids identify their emotions so they can 1) work through them, and 2) build emotional resilience.
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This episode helps you…
- Determine if you have an emotionally intense child.
- Discover Dr. Becky Kennedy's unique approach to understanding and supporting emotionally intense children.
- Get an actionable tip that you can use with your emotionally intense child today.
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Sources:
- Click here for the blog post for this episode!
- 2 Signs You Have a Deeply Feeling Kid, According to Parent-Whisperer Dr. Becky | Alexia Dellner for PureWow
- Have a Deeply Feeling Kid? This Therapist-Approved Hack Will Help Get Them to Open Up | Rachel Bowie for PureWow
- Dr. Becky Kennedy on Instagram @drbeckyatgoodinside >> valuable content and snippets related to parenting deeply feeling kids
- Caitlin’s Blog Post: The detailed blog post mentioned in this episode provides additional strategies and insights for parents of deeply feeling kids. Find it on our website.
- CK & GK Podcast Mailing List: Sign up for the CK & GK Podcast mailing list on our website to receive updates, additional resources, and exclusive content related to parenting and other topics discussed on the podcast!
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Episode Summary:
DFKS, or Deep Feeling Kids, feel all of their emotions so intensely that it’s hard for them to articulate their feelings. Rather than confronting them about these feelings directly, you’re better off approaching them indirectly so that they can identify feelings and then learn to cope with them.
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