Parenting with Impact EP253: Get Curious, Not Furious: A Better Way to Parent Complex Kids
Feeling quick to anger or stuck in constant conflict with your child? It doesn't have to be that way. In this episode, we'll explore how leading with curiosity can help parents slow down, regulate emotions, and understand what's really driving their complex kids' behavior. Press play to learn how getting curious can restore calm, connection, and clarity to your home.
What to expect in this episode:
- Why leading with curiosity helps parents regulate their own emotions before reacting
- How slowing down to understand context can change problem-solving outcomes
- What “get curious, not furious” really means in day-to-day parenting moments
- The role emotional regulation plays in making tactical solutions more effective
- Ways curiosity strengthens compassion, connection, and long-term independence
Related Links:
- EP108: Why Kids Resist Help and How To Change It
https://impactparents.com/why-kids-resist-help/ - EP114:Curiosity & the Coach-Approach Transformed the Tone of Her Home
https://impactparents.com/the-coach-approach-to-parenting/ - EP150: Recognizing and Managing Stress Triggers as Parents
https://impactparents.com/managing-stress-as-a-parent/ - EP200: Reduce Family Stress by Taking Aim
https://impactparents.com/reduce-family-stress-by-taking-aim/
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