Connected Families Podcast

In Your Child's Shoes: Why Is Empathy Important?


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If you feel like you’ve “tried empathy” and you’re not a fan of the results, tune into this conversation about what empathy is and why you need more of it in your life. In this episode of the Connected Families podcast, where host Stacy Bellward and Heidi Eaton (Podcast Manager) have a transparent conversation about the role of empathy in parenting. Together they explore the challenges parents face in nurturing empathy, acknowledging that it might not always come naturally.

Key points:
  • Empathy is a skill we can learn, not a talent we’re born with.
  • A calm brain is essential for true empathy.
  • Caring about feelings doesn’t mean agreeing with behavior.
  • Mentioned in this podcast:
    • Blog post: Why Little (and Not-So-Little) Kids with Big Emotions Benefit From Big Empathy
    • Podcast: Ep. 193: Agape Love: The Surprising Time Your Child Needs It Most
    • Video: “Feeling Understood Was All He Needed”
    • Sensitive & Intense Kids online course
    • Connected Families Parent Coaching
    • Romans 12:15
    • Hebrews 4:15
    • Raising An Emotionally Intelligent Child by Dr. John Gottman
    • Check out our website for more resources to support your parenting!

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      Guest Bio:

      Heidi Eaton and her family have experienced the transformational power of the Connected Families messages for many years. She loves being on this team and spreading hope and intention to other parents. Heidi and her husband Tim have 3 children and have been married for over 20 years. When Heidi is not managing the podcast, she loves spending time in nature and baking.

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