194. Powerful Tips for Effectively Connecting with Your Angry or Distant Child [with Dr. Amy J.L. Baker]
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Children of divorce who are hurt, angry, rejecting, and distant (HARD) are challenging to parent. They can be rude, uncooperative, and disagreeable. It's difficult to relate to or connect with them, and they can appear hardened against the love and guidance you want to provide.
When conflict between two homes intensifies, children often become entangled in loyalty conflicts or sometimes victims of parental alienation. Whatever the reason might be, parents need help!
If it feels like you've been parenting "under fire" and you're struggling to understand the dynamics your child might be experiencing and trying to figure out how to best communicate and connect with them, you won't want to miss this interview.
Our special guest Amy J.L. Baker, Ph.D., shares her experience working with parents of HARD children as they navigate the minefields of confusion, pain, and frustration. Amy offers effective strategies to enhance attachment with your child and manage your difficult dynamics — including how to respond to false accusations.
If you're trying to parent a "HARD" child we want you to know there's hope and you can start making progress by listening in for practical tips on safeguarding your relationship through appropriate communication, self-awareness, and empowerment.
You'll Discover:
Effective ways to connect and communicate with a child who is hurt, angry, rejecting, or distant
How to respond to false accusations and avoid reinforcing negative beliefs that the other parent is influencing
Practical steps to enhancing attachment with your child by focusing on safety, love, and availability
Warning signs to look for in your kids (and your Ex) that could possibly lead to Parental Alienation
Resources from this Episode:
CLICK HERE to connect with Amy J.L. Baker, Ph.D.
Book by Amy J.L. Baker and Paul R. Fine: Parenting Under Fire - How to Communicate with Your Hurt, Angry, Rejecting, Distant Child
Article by Amy Baker: Five Things to Never Say to an Alienated Child
Article by Dr. Bob Evans: 17 Primary Alienation Strategies
Episode 42. Our Challenging Story of Parental Alienation - and 6 Tips for You
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