173. BTS: Preventing burnout when you have a sensitive child

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English - February 01, 2024 10:00 - 21 minutes - 30.2 MB - ★★★★★ - 74 ratings
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Beyond the Sessions is answering YOUR parenting questions! In this episode, Dr. Rebecca Hershberg, Dr. Emily Upshur, and I talk about...

4:33 - Breaking down what "don't overthink the lava" means and how to use that in your parenting.

9:05 - The content of the lava is not the problem we need to solve and spending time and energy on this can reduce our bandwidth.

10:48 - When you have a sensitive child who demands a lot of support, you need to get a tighter grip on your energetic resources.

13:46 - How to optimize your energetic resources and find effective support options to prevent burnout.

16:35 - If you want a framework for managing your child's challenging behaviors, check out my coaching program, Parenting by Design, that empowers moms, dads, and caregivers of sensitive children.

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