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352: Big Kids, Bigger Feelings: Raising Confident and Connected Children | Alyssa Campbell
In this episode, Alyssa Campbell M.Ed., emotional intelligence researcher and CEO of Seed & Sew, joins us to talk about raising confident, connected kids. With a background in early childhood education, Alyssa shares practical tools to help parents and caregivers support children’s emotions during the critical but often overlooked ages of 5 to 12. We explore how to guide kids through big feelings, set boundaries with compassion, and respond intentionally so they can grow into emotionally intelligent humans.
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Topics Discussed:
→ Raising emotionally intelligent kids
→ Effective strategies for handling children’s meltdowns
→ The impact of emotional intelligence on kids’ social awareness
→ The FACTS method for emotional regulation
→ Talking to kids about screens, puberty, and drugs
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Timestamps:
→ 00:00:00 - Introduction
→ 00:02:59 - What is Emotional Intelligence
→ 00:08:05 - Social Awareness & Comparison
→ 00:15:21 - Triangle of Growth
→ 00:18:41 - Adult and Child Dynamics
→ 00:24:01 - Social Pressure & Public Crying
→ 00:28:56 - People Pleasing
→ 00:36:16 - Guiding Kids Through Big Emotions
→ 00:40:18 - Emotionally Sensitive Kids
→ 00:47:03 - The FACTS Method
→ 00:55:34 - Deepening Parent-Child Connection
→ 00:57:34 - Screens, Puberty & The ‘Sex Talk’
→ 01:06:51 - Creating Safety
→ 01:09:45 - Naming Body Parts + Drugs & Alcohol
→ 01:13:36 - Where to Find Alyssa
Show Links
→ Seed Quiz
Check Out Alyssa:
→ Instagram: @seed.and.sew
→ Website: Seed & Sew
→ Book: Big Kids, Bigger Feelings (Available Sept 16, 2025)
→ Podcast: Voices of Your Village
→ Free Resources
Check Out Kelly:
→ Youtube
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By Kelly Leveque
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In this episode, Alyssa Campbell M.Ed., emotional intelligence researcher and CEO of Seed & Sew, joins us to talk about raising confident, connected kids. With a background in early childhood education, Alyssa shares practical tools to help parents and caregivers support children’s emotions during the critical but often overlooked ages of 5 to 12. We explore how to guide kids through big feelings, set boundaries with compassion, and respond intentionally so they can grow into emotionally intelligent humans.
→ Leave Us A Voice Message!
Topics Discussed:
→ Raising emotionally intelligent kids
→ Effective strategies for handling children’s meltdowns
→ The impact of emotional intelligence on kids’ social awareness
→ The FACTS method for emotional regulation
→ Talking to kids about screens, puberty, and drugs
Sponsored By:
→ Be Well By Kelly Protein Powder & Essentials | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at https://www.bewellbykelly.com.
→ AG1 | Head to https://www.drinkag1.com/bewell to get a FREE Welcome Kit with the flavor of your choice that includes a 30 day supply of AGZ and a FREE frother.
→ WeNatal | You can use my link, https://www.wenatal.com/kelly, with any subscription order, to get a free one month supply of WeNatal’s Omega DHA+ Fish Oil valued at 35 dollars.
→ Manukora | Head to https://www.manukora.com/kelly to save up to 31% plus $25 worth of free gifts with the Starter Kit, which comes with an MGO 850+ Manuka Honey jar, 5 honey travel sticks, a wooden spoon, and a guidebook!
Timestamps:
→ 00:00:00 - Introduction
→ 00:02:59 - What is Emotional Intelligence
→ 00:08:05 - Social Awareness & Comparison
→ 00:15:21 - Triangle of Growth
→ 00:18:41 - Adult and Child Dynamics
→ 00:24:01 - Social Pressure & Public Crying
→ 00:28:56 - People Pleasing
→ 00:36:16 - Guiding Kids Through Big Emotions
→ 00:40:18 - Emotionally Sensitive Kids
→ 00:47:03 - The FACTS Method
→ 00:55:34 - Deepening Parent-Child Connection
→ 00:57:34 - Screens, Puberty & The ‘Sex Talk’
→ 01:06:51 - Creating Safety
→ 01:09:45 - Naming Body Parts + Drugs & Alcohol
→ 01:13:36 - Where to Find Alyssa
Show Links
→ Seed Quiz
Check Out Alyssa:
→ Instagram: @seed.and.sew
→ Website: Seed & Sew
→ Book: Big Kids, Bigger Feelings (Available Sept 16, 2025)
→ Podcast: Voices of Your Village
→ Free Resources
Check Out Kelly:
→ Youtube
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