Understanding and Managing Big Behaviors with Krysten Taprell
Are you struggling to understand why your child exhibits big behaviors like yelling, hitting, or biting? In this episode, we uncover the reasons behind these actions and provide practical strategies to help you navigate them.
In this insightful episode, Dayna Abraham sits down with Krysten Taprell, a psychologist with over 20 years of experience and author of "Guidance from the Therapist Parent." Together, they discuss the normalcy of big behaviors in children, what these behaviors communicate, and how parents can better manage their own reactions to support their children effectively. This episode is packed with practical tools and strategies to help parents navigate challenging behaviors with understanding and compassion.
"When we recognize that big behaviors are a form of communication, we can better support our children through their most challenging moments." - Krysten Taprell
In This Episode
Big behaviors like yelling, hitting, and biting are normal and communicate a child's inability to cope with overwhelming situations.
Krysten shares her journey as a psychologist and the inspiration behind her book.
Addressing common misconceptions and helping parents understand the root causes of challenging behaviors.
Importance of parents managing their own reactions and triggers to help their children effectively.
Practical tools for parents to remain calm, including breathing techniques and self-reflection.
Strategies for building a strong connection with children, even after challenging behaviors.
Tips for managing big behaviors in real-time and the importance of taking breaks.
How to set and enforce boundaries while maintaining a compassionate approach.
Exercises and tools from Krysten's book to help children manage anxiety and big emotions.
Krysten's message to parents: your child is doing the best they can, and so are you.
About the Guest
Krysten Taprell
psychologist with over 20 years of experience and author of "Guidance from the Therapist Parent." Together, they discuss the normalcy of big behaviors in children, what these behaviors communicate, and how parents can better manage their own reactions to support their children effectively
Resources Mentioned
- Guidance from the Therapist Parent — Discover practical tools and strategies from Krysten Taprell's book to help navigate big behaviors in children.
- Calm the Chaos Book — Need help getting out of survival mode, one baby step at a time? Grab a copy of the roadmap designed for you.
- Free Parenting Style Quiz — Take this FREE quiz to discover which of 4 different parenting styles you have
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