Encourage mindful awareness of thoughts and feelings from "summary" of The Whole-Brain Child by Daniel J. Siegel,Tina Payne Bryson
In our daily lives as parents, it's easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of our busy schedules. We often find ourselves rushing from one task to the next without taking the time to slow down and reflect on our thoughts and feelings. However, it's important to encourage mindful awareness of our thoughts and feelings in order to better connect with our children and help them develop a healthy sense of self-awareness. When we are mindful of our own thoughts and feelings, we are better equipped to respond to our children in a calm and empathetic manner. By taking the time to pause and reflect on what is going on in our minds, we can gain a better understanding of our emotions and how they may be influencing our interactions with our children. This self-awareness allows us to regulate our own emotions and model healthy emotional expression for our children. Encouragi...
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