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90. Break Free From Reactive Parenting with Laura Linn Knight


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Have you ever heard of reactive parenting? ​​Reacting parenting is the negative behavior that parents show when they are frustrated with their child. It can show up as yelling, threatening, bribing, or even hitting. 


I think this is something that most of us have experienced in one form or another. Some of us may not even know we are doing it. So how can we avoid having these types of reactions when we parent? Each child is different and there are different tools we can use to help promote more calm and less chaos in everyday life at home.


In todays’ episode, Laura Linn Knight is on the podcast to help us overcome reactive parenting. Laura Linn Knight is a parenting educator, author, mindfulness and meditation leader, and former elementary school teacher. We discuss what exactly is reactive parenting, why it can be harmful, and what tools can we use to avoid reactive parenting.


In this episode we discuss:

  • The definition of reactive parenting.
  • Examples of reactive parenting and how to work through it.
  • Self regulating strategies to use when you are feeling upset or burnt out.
  • Different tools with children of different ages for reactive parenting.
  • How you and your partner can benefit from reactive parenting in your own relationship.

  • Resources Mentioned: 

    • Break Free from Reactive Parenting
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      • Check out her website
      • Follow her on Instagram @lauralinnknigt 

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        • Disclaimer: This podcast does not provide medical advice. The information on this podcast is for informational purposes only. No material on this site is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. 

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