If your child’s reactions feel bigger, faster, and harder than expected… this episode will change how you see it. Ce explains what happens in a child’s brain when early life includes disruption, neglect, trauma, or loss—and why traditional parenting approaches often fall flat or actually make a spark a huge fire. This isn’t really about behavior at all. It’s about neurobiology. You’ll learn why your child’s brain is wired for survival, not connection (yet), and what actually helps build safety, regulation, and trust over time.

This episode will help you stop taking behaviors personally and start responding in ways that truly change the brain.  Learn the 4 Rs for a quick way to remember how to approach your “flipped lid” child.

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From Ce Eshelman:

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Unmuted Love is a free podcast for parents of children from difficult beginnings of adoption and abuse trauma. Ce is an adoptive mom of two, step-mom of two, and an Attachment and Trauma Specialist. The Unmuted Love Podcast is part of Love Matters Parenting Society and The Attach Place Center for Strengthening Relationships, LLC. For more information about joining this vibrant community of parents, https://www.lovemattersparenting.com/lmps1.

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