This episode of Stay Cool Daddio- Equanimity: Equanimity means mental calmness, composure, and evenness of temper. A true super power for parents

"What to Do When Your Kid Says F-U!"

In this episode, Coach Shawn shares practical steps for handling the shock of hearing those hurtful words from your child. Instead of reacting with anger, learn how to:

Take a breath and stay calm

Set boundaries with grace

Listen to your child’s underlying pain

Know when to seek additional support

Let it go and move forward

Parenting is tough, but you don’t have to do it alone. For more support, visit www.shawnhop.com.

Quick Tip on something we are trying in our house which encourages self-advocacy, and sharing feelings in a conflict. Share your ideas at aParently.community.

Taking a walk with your child while practicing mindfulness.

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Coach Shawn gives some Quick Tips on helping your teenager through a broken heart. Head over to www.shawnhop.com to schedule your free coaching session- Best Next Steps. Also check out www.aparently.community for this and other tips for parents. Collaborate with other parents on wins and challenges.

Another simple breathing exercise that can provide some relief when feeling angry or irritable. Try it and Stay Cool Daddio! Please provide feedback at shawnhop.com

Very simple technique of counting your exhales up to 10. Especially effective when putting kids to bed. Please provide me with your feedback at www.shawnhop.com

Take this into your next heated battle with your kids. Exhale for 8 puts your focus on your breathing instead of your emotions and the many possible outcomes you are rolling in your head. Keeps you cool so you can be your best for your kids.

Welcome to Apparently a podcast’s special series- Stay Cool Daddio! As we get older we are more prone to outbursts of anger, and grumpiness. Often times they happen out of no where but they can harm our relationships with our kids. Someone once said- You can’t stop the waves, but you can learn how to surf. I will be producing breathing and mindfulness exercises titled- Stay Cool Daddio to help you- Stay Cool! I hope you will use these in the morning, or in the moments you feel that GRRRRRR coming on! I hope you will tune in. This is Shawn Hopkins from shawnhop.com your place for parenting tips, individual coaching by your truly, and community. Please listen, provide your feedback on my website and as always- Stay Cool!

Coach Shawn Hopkins provides a quick-tip on how to make your point, especially with teenagers who are well versed at everything. Please provide your feedback at www.shawnhop.com