June 13, 2024

93. When The Kids Come Home From The EX's "WORSE"

22 minutes

In this episode, I delve into the common challenge faced by many parents post-divorce: managing the behavior of children when they return from the other parent’s home, often appearing dysregulated or "worse." I discuss the importance of understanding and adjusting our expectations, and how a shift in perspective can transform our response and improve the dynamics at home. Join me as I explore strategies for fostering resilience, maintaining consistent boundaries, and practicing compassionate parenting.

Key Points:

Expectation vs. Reality:

Children often come home displaying behaviors influenced by different parenting styles and environments. Acknowledging that such behaviors are a normal response to their experiences can help parents adjust their expectations.

Managing Emotional Responses:

The episode highlights the importance of managing your emotional responses when children return with challenging behaviors. It encourages parents to move away from frustration and blame towards understanding and patience.

The Role of Consistency:

Consistency in rules and boundaries within your home provides stability and aids in quicker adjustment for children, helping them to re-regulate after returning from a different parental environment.

Encouraging Open Communication:

Promoting open communication and asking thoughtful questions can help children articulate their feelings and experiences, fostering better emotional intelligence.

Practicing Repair and Resilience:

Emphasizes the importance of repair over perfection in parenting. Demonstrating resilience and the ability to recover from parenting missteps teaches children valuable lessons in handling their own imperfections.

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By Amie Woolsey Certified Brainspotting Practitioner, PCC, APSATS-CPC,ELI-MP, C-DGS

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