2024-09-09
32 分钟In this important episode, Jess and Scott dive deep into the root cause of challenging behaviours in both children and adults: separation. Jess explains how our core need for closeness drives many of our reactions, from clingy children to angry adults. Jess shares some eye-opening insights on: * Why behaviours like clinging, whining, and crying happen * Why kids are so angry all the time * Why common parenting strategies make behaviour worse * How separation emotions manifest as frantic pursuit, anger, and eventually apathy * Why "attention-seeking" behaviours are actually attempts to reconnect * The importance of allowing children (and ourselves) to feel sadness and shed tears * Real-life examples of helping children through separation struggles Listeners will gain a new perspective on behaviours they may have labelled as "defiance" or "acting out" and learn practical strategies for rebuilding closeness and connection. Get 10% OFF parenting courses and kids' printable activities at Nurtured First [https://nurturedfirst.com/courses/] using the code ROBOTUNICORN. Do you have a question you want us to answer on Robot Unicorn? Send us an email to podcast@robotunicorn.net and let us know. We'd love to hear from you! Learn more about the Solving Bedtime Battles course here [https://nurturedfirst.com/courses/solving-bedtime-battles/]. Credits: Editing by The Pod Cabin [https://thepodcabin.com/] Artwork by Wallflower Studio [https://www.wallflowerstudio.co/] Production by Nurtured First [https://nurturedfirst.com/]