018. How to Help Kids Navigate Transition and Change
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Every step-couple wants their kids to have a stable, fun childhood. But blended families have to navigate a multitude of transitions and changes that feel unstable…and often aren't much fun.
You know why changes need to happen, but they can often leave the kids feeling powerless and helpless. We've seen the tears and heard the complaints of our own kids when transition and change catch them off guard.
In this episode, we're sharing a few steps that we've discovered to help kids feel a greater sense of stability even in the middle of lots of change.
You'll discover new ways to talk to your kids and step-kids about upcoming changes like a pro. We'll help you prepare for the conversation — what to focus on and what not to focus on!
Here are just a few things you'll discover and links to the resources we mention:
Inside this Episode:
What are some of the changes and transitions kids
Talking to kids about transition or change
Preparing yourself for the conversation
What does it mean to really Listen to Understand
1 thing to avoid and 1 thing to focus on in conversations with kids
Validating the kids
Helping kids gain some control
Resources from this Episode:
Kim mentioned the term Emotion Coaching in this episode. To learn more about that check out this book: Raising an Emotionally Intelligent Child by Dr. John Gottman
We suggested the book: Jessica's Two Families by Lynne Hugo. This is a good resource to use with kids 12 and under.
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