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Welcome back PEP Talkers! Erin and Ja’Neair ring in the new year with a conversation with Erica Peyton about setting boundaries. 

Erica Peyton, Arlington High School Counselor and advisor for the Arlington High Collegiate Academy, chats about how to set boundaries for our children in a way that allows thems to develop self-management skills and further encourage autonomy and development, all while building empathy. 

Erica emphasizes modeling desired behavior and setting boundaries as an adult. Ja’Neair and Erin reflect on setting boundaries, and discuss what boundaries might look like for elementary, middle, and high school students. 

Erica’s Recommended Resources:

Teaching Kids about Empathy

How to Set Healthy Boundaries with Kids

How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk

Boundaries with Kids: How Healthy Choices Grow Healthy Children

The Whole-Brain Child: 12 Revolutionary Strategies to Nurture Your Child's Developing Mind

Other:

Setting Boundaries Worksheet (by Therapist Aid)

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