Attaching to God: Neuroscience-informed Spiritual Formation 122 Constructing Calm: A Guide for Families in a Fast-Paced World (with Sarah Boyd)
Jul 8, 2025
In this engaging discussion, Sarah Boyd, a writer and child development expert, shares insights from her book, Turn Down the Noise. She emphasizes the importance of fostering resilience and emotional health in families amidst today's chaos. Key topics include the need for self-regulation and co-regulation between parents and children, as well as the essential role of play in building connections. Sarah advocates for simplifying home environments to create calm and joy, encouraging families to thrive in a fast-paced society.
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Reduce Parental Overwhelm
- Parents face decision fatigue from excessive information and conflicting advice on raising children.
- Simplify information intake and prioritize quality time over multitasking to reduce parental overwhelm.
Understanding Self-Regulation
- Self-regulation is the ability to manage arousal and emotions, moving between stress and calmness.
- Healthy regulation means feeling emotions but calming down appropriately, not suppressing or being overwhelmed by them.
Importance of Co-Regulation
- Children are born unable to self-regulate and depend on adults to co-regulate their emotions.
- Co-regulation involves adults sharing their calmness as a mature presence to help children manage their feelings.
