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This week, Laura and Mandie cover the challenges of managing anxiety around summer holidays, creating a light touch routine for predictability, balancing sensory overload and low stimuli activities, the importance of connection and not compliance during wobbly moments, and the preparation and organization for low stimuli activities during the summer break. The conversation covers engaging children with biscuit decorating, recognizing boredom as a sign of dysregulation, preempting pressure points, and protecting parental regulation through proactive self-care. The takeaways include the recognition of boredom as a sign of dysregulation and the importance of proactive self-care for parents during the summer holidays.
Takeaways
Managing anxiety around summer holidaysCreating a light touch routine for predictabilityBalancing sensory overload and low stimuli activitiesConnection and not compliance during wobbly momentsPreparation and organization for low stimuli activities Boredom as a sign of dysregulationProactive self-care for parentsIf you need support, please reach out either via our Facebook page or email - [email protected]
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Laura and Mandie welcome everybody back the audience and celebrate a 500 streams! They then delve into a discussion about PACE in therapeutic parenting, explaining its significance and application. The conversation transitions to the role of acceptance in parenting, followed by a detailed exploration of curiosity and empathy in parenting. They cover the topics of empathy and understanding, parenting siblings, advocating for your child at school, and coping with loneliness in parenting. It delves into the importance of empathy, the challenges of parenting siblings, strategies for advocating for a child at school, and coping with feelings of loneliness as a parent. The hosts provide insights and advice on each of these topics, offering support and guidance to listeners.
Takeaways
Therapeutic parenting involves understanding and applying the concept of PACE (Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity, and Empathy).Acceptance and empathy play a crucial role in building a supportive and nurturing relationship with children. Empathy is essential for understanding and supporting children's emotional needs.Parenting siblings presents unique challenges and requires individualized strategies.Advocating for your child at school is important and may require persistence and consistency.Feeling lonely in parenting is common, but seeking support and building a community can help alleviate this loneliness. -
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In this episode, Mandie discusses the challenges of holding boundaries in therapeutic parenting and provides five top tips for navigating these challenges. She emphasizes the importance of anchoring boundaries in safety, using predictable and calm tones, holding boundaries while offering support, naming feelings instead of behaviors, and modeling emotional regulation for children. Mandie also shares insights on navigating heatwaves with kids and encourages feedback from listeners.
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Laura and Mandie discuss the challenges of parenting and managing relationships with schools, focusing on personal boundaries, communication, and the impact on parents' well-being. They explore the experiences of parents with neurodiverse and traumatized children in school settings. The conversation delves into the challenges faced by children with trauma in school environments, highlighting the lack of trauma-informed education for teachers and the impact of the education system on these children. It also emphasizes the importance of personal boundaries and collaboration between parents and schools.
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Personal boundaries are crucial in managing the relationship with schoolsSchools need to be trauma-informed and supportive of parentsThe impact of school experiences on parents' well-being can be significant Trauma-informed education for teachersThe need for collaboration and personal boundaries between parents and schools -
The conversation explores the impact of football on children with trauma, providing insights on creating predictability, safe spaces, managing big emotions, using distraction, and repairing triggers. It also emphasizes the importance of a support network and alcohol awareness when watching football with children.
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PredictabilitySafe SpaceEmotional NarrationDistractionRepair and Reconnect -
Mandie and Laura catch up for an R&R session, discussing the recent heatwave and its impact on children. They share their top 5 tips for supporting children in a heatwave, emphasizing the importance of fluids, food, shade, a cool house, and sunblock. Additionally, they address the therapeutic approach to catastrophic thinking, offering empathic commentary and narrative to support parents dealing with challenging behaviors and future concerns for their children. The conversation covers the challenges of therapeutic engagement with children, the struggles of parents, and the importance of reaching out for support. It also delves into the difficulties of managing teenagers and their mobile phones, as well as the issue of day trip sabotaging and the need for realistic expectations and self-care.
Takeaways
Top 5 tips for supporting children in a heatwaveTherapeutic approach to catastrophic thinking Therapeutic engagement with children requires sowing seeds for the future and reaching out for support.Managing challenges with teenagers and mobile phones involves setting boundaries and seeking professional support.Dealing with day trip sabotaging requires a realistic approach, self-care, and recovery after outings. -
Mandie and Laura discuss the complex challenges of bedtime for children, emphasizing the importance of understanding the child's perspective and addressing environmental and sensory factors. They also explore the impact of trauma on adolescent sleep patterns and highlights the parental challenges in achieving rest during bedtime struggles. The conversation delves into the importance of rest and recuperation for parents, emphasizing the need for empathy and connection during bedtime routines. It explores the significance of maintaining predictability and outside-the-box thinking for bedtime, as well as the value of communication and kindness in parenting.
Takeaways
Bedtime challenges for children can be complex and multifacetedUnderstanding the child's perspective is crucial for addressing bedtime difficulties Rest and recuperation are essential for parentsMaintaining connection and empathy during bedtime routinesIf you need more help, please reach out:
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Laura and Mandie answer listeners questions around their childrens behaviours and this time is it focused more on teens and tweens.
Using their extensive knowledge and understanding on therapeutic parenting, they answers the questions based on their own lived experience and try and offer support to listeners with some strategies on how to move forwards.
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Adolescent Behavior and Rule-BreakingDealing with Lies and Hurtful Words Recognizing triggers in children and parentsDisengaging from negativity to regulate emotions -
The conversation delves into the complex topic of triggers, exploring their impact on children's behavior, emotions, and physical symptoms. It emphasizes the importance of recognizing, interpreting, and monitoring triggers, as well as the need for reflective recording and understanding of triggers and emotional responses. The conversation delves into the complex topic of triggers and reactions in children, exploring the impact of birth family interactions, struggles with loyalty and identity, and the pressure on children to please everyone. It also highlights behavioral reactions to triggers, the need for nurturing and reassurance, and strategies for understanding and supporting children through their triggers. The role of curiosity, empathy, and self-compassion in recognizing emotional and physiological triggers is emphasized, along with the importance of seeking support and understanding.
Takeaways
Understanding the complexity of triggers and their impact on children's behavior and emotions.The importance of reflective monitoring, recognizing patterns, and understanding the physical and emotional symptoms of triggers. Understanding the complexity of triggers and reactions in childrenThe importance of empathy, curiosity, and self-compassion in recognizing and addressing triggers -
The conversation covers the challenges of therapeutic parenting during the Easter holidays, navigating birthdays, maintaining calm in challenging situations, and picking battles in parenting. It emphasizes the importance of planning, preparation, and understanding the need beneath the behavior when managing risky behaviors in children. The conversation delves into the impact of trauma on daily life, the importance of picking battles and natural consequences, dealing with other professionals in the network, and the challenges of after-school restraint collapse and transitioning home. It provides insights into understanding the child's history, managing transitions, and using low-demand activities and sensory snacks to help children decompress after school.
Takeaways
Maintaining calm in challenging situations is essential for therapeutic parenting.Planning and preparation are key to managing risky behaviors and triggers in children.Understanding the need beneath the behavior is crucial for addressing risky behaviors in children. Understanding the child's history is crucialTransitioning from school to home is a significant challenge for childrenLow-demand activities and sensory snacks can help children decompress after school -
Mandie and Laura discuss the intersection of neurodivergence and trauma, exploring the similarities, differences, and the impact on therapeutic parenting. They emphasize the importance of recognizing and embracing neurodiversity while considering its role in a child's identity. The conversation sheds light on the challenges and misconceptions surrounding neurodivergence and trauma, advocating for a holistic approach to understanding and supporting children with diverse needs. The conversation delves into the challenges of medication and diagnosis, the school's response to diagnosis, guidance for parents, educating and supporting parents, therapeutic parenting approach, system breakdown and understanding, intermingled trauma and neurodivergence, and engagement and Q&A session. The discussion emphasizes the importance of understanding and empathy in parenting, the impact of shame and trauma, and the need for therapeutic parenting strategies.
Takeaways
Recognize the similarities and differences between neurodivergence and traumaEmbrace neurodiversity and consider its role in a child's identity Understanding the impact of shame and trauma on parentingImportance of therapeutic parenting strategies in supporting childrenDo you have any question or comments?
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The Roots and Resilience podcast introduces therapeutic parenting from two unique perspectives, offering support and guidance to parents dealing with trauma in children. Laura and Mandie share their personal journeys, challenges, and transformations in therapeutic parenting, emphasizing the need for empathy, understanding, and a shift to trauma-informed parenting. The podcast aims to bring lightness and joy to parenting, while also addressing the good, the bad, and the ugly aspects of the journey. It explores the impact of fostering on identity and confidence, the loneliness and loss of support, and the importance of rebuilding confidence and supporting others through shared experiences. The conversation delves into the challenges of parenting non-birth children and the impact it has on the entire family. It also emphasizes the importance of addressing mental health and well-being when parenting children with trauma. The hosts discuss their collaboration and the myth of independence for traumatized young people, highlighting the emotional and developmental delays that need to be considered.
Takeaways
Therapeutic parenting from two different perspectivesSupport and guidance for parents dealing with trauma in children Parenting non-birth children is challenging and impacts the entire family.It's important to acknowledge and address mental health and well-being when parenting children with trauma.Facebook - Roots and Resilience Podcast
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In this episode, the Laura and Mandie discuss various aspects of behavior, including the impact of trauma on children's behavior, the role of shame, and the importance of building trust and connection with children. They share personal experiences and provide insights on how to respond to dysregulation, shame, and the challenges of therapeutic parenting. The conversation delves into the impact of shame on behavior, the distinction between shame and guilt, and strategies for supporting children living in constant hypervigilance. It also addresses handling lying and stealing without shaming the child, emphasizing the importance of consistency and understanding the child's history.
Takeaways
Behavior as a form of communicationBuilding trust and connection with childrenUnderstanding and responding to shameThe impact of trauma on children's behavior Shame acts as a shield, pushing back therapeutic words and language, reinforcing dysregulation and behaviors.Recognizing shame in play allows for a different approach, emphasizing empathy and alternative reactions.Consistency and predictability are key in handling lying and stealing, and seeking support is crucial for navigating the complexities of the child's behavior. -
The conversation delves into the importance of support networks and relationships in the context of fostering. It explores the concept of ecomaps as a visual representation of support networks and reflects on the challenges faced by foster parents and the need for professional support. The conversation delves into the importance of building and maintaining relationships, both professional and personal, in the context of caregiving and social work. It emphasizes the significance of genuine engagement, emotional connection, empathy, and understanding in supportive relationships. The discussion also highlights the challenges faced by social workers and caregivers, as well as the need for balance between professional responsibilities and personal support.
Takeaways
Ecomaps as a support networkChallenges of fostering and the need for professional support Importance of Building RelationshipsBalancing Professional Support and Personal RelationshipsPlease forward your questions to us and we will answer these on the next episode
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The podcast introduces the concept of therapeutic parenting and sets the tone for using analogies and humor to address trauma-related parenting challenges.
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Therapeutic parentingAnalogies and humorChapters
00:00 Introduction to Therapeutic Parenting
