As parents, our natural instinct is to shield our children from stress. Life's hard enough as adults, so we want to let kids be carefree.

But is that strategy counterproductive and actually harmful to our children?

Today, Dr. Emily Edlynn calls for a cultural shift towards balanced, autonomy-supportive parenting that prioritizes both child and parental well-being over societal pressures and external achievements.

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Dr. Emily Edlynn is a child psychologist, mother of 3, and the author of In Your Feels: A Journal to Explore Your Emotions. Check out her substack Parent Smarter, Not Harder.

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Helpful Resources
Parent Workshops - https://learnwithdremily.substack.com/s/parent-workshops
Professional Development - Bring Dr. Emily to Your School - https://www.learnwithdremily.com/schools
For Teachers - Regulation Roster and Reframing Behavior Worksheet - https://www.learnwithdremily.com/roster or https://www.learnwithdremily.com/reframingbehavior
Parent Referral Tracker - https://www.learnwithdremily.com/tracker

Parental fear and reactive behavior often stem from concerns about safety or our own emotional overwhelm, making it challenging to respond thoughtfully to our child's emotions.

Today, Mr. Chazz, a former Montessori teacher turned multi-faceted educator, shares his insights on recognizing and embracing emotions as a pathway to better emotional regulation for both parents and children.

If you're looking to manage emotional triggers, promote self-regulation, and foster a more harmonious parent-child relationship, be sure to tune in!

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Mr. Chazz (instagram has over 650K followers!) is a speaker and podcast host (Learning Curve with Mr. Chazz) who helps adults see, guide, and trust children.

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Sign up for Dr. Emily's weekly newsletter at www.learnwithdremily.com

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit learnwithdremily.substack.com.

Learn with Dr. Emily is edited by Earfluence.

Helpful Resources
Parent Workshops - https://learnwithdremily.substack.com/s/parent-workshops
Professional Development - Bring Dr. Emily to Your School - https://www.learnwithdremily.com/schools
For Teachers - Regulation Roster and Reframing Behavior Worksheet - https://www.learnwithdremily.com/roster or https://www.learnwithdremily.com/reframingbehavior
Parent Referral Tracker - https://www.learnwithdremily.com/tracker

Many of us struggle to advocate for children with disabilities and empower them to navigate their futures with confidence. So how can you prepare children with disabilities for fulfilling lives while emphasizing their choices and abilities?

In this episode, Kelley Coleman shares her insights on how inclusive education, self-advocacy, agency, choice, communication, and relationships can transform lives.

Tune in for practical real-world strategies to support children with disabilities and promote acceptance and inclusion in society.

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Kelley Coleman is the author of Everything No One Tells You About Parenting a Disabled Child: Your Guide to the Essential Systems, Services, and Supports.

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Sign up for Dr. Emily's weekly newsletter at www.learnwithdremily.com

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit learnwithdremily.substack.com.

Learn with Dr. Emily is edited by Earfluence.

Helpful Resources
Parent Workshops - https://learnwithdremily.substack.com/s/parent-workshops
Professional Development - Bring Dr. Emily to Your School - https://www.learnwithdremily.com/schools
For Teachers - Regulation Roster and Reframing Behavior Worksheet - https://www.learnwithdremily.com/roster or https://www.learnwithdremily.com/reframingbehavior
Parent Referral Tracker - https://www.learnwithdremily.com/tracker