A conversation about what it means to be emotionally regulated or dysregulated, with five quick ideas for parents to help their children regulate well.

In this episode:
What are emotions?
Maladaptive responses
Etymology of 'emotion'

French: to excite
Latin: to move
Emotional regulation: The ability to control your emotional state. 
Emotional dysregulation: When your emotions are stronger than your ability to act with autonomy. 
Amygdala triggers survival/fight/flight mode
Spanish: Tengo hambre (I have hunger)
Developmental realities
Creating a safe and predictable environment
Brené Brown on emotions
#822 The Emotional Lives of Teenagers (Part 1)
Homeschooling 

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Related links: 
The Secret to Regulating Emotions
Emotion Coaching [ Webinar - if you are a HF member you can find this in your video library]

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A conversation about what it means to be emotionally regulated or dysregulated, with five quick ideas for parents to help their children regulate well.
In this episode:
<ul>
<li>What are emotions?</li>
<li>Maladaptive responses</li>
<li>Etymology of 'emotion'
<ul>
<li>French: to excite</li>
<li>Latin: to move</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Emotional regulation: The ability to control your emotional state. </li>
<li>Emotional dysregulation: When your emotions are stronger than your ability to act with autonomy. </li>
<li>Amygdala triggers survival/fight/flight mode</li>
<li>Spanish: Tengo hambre (I have hunger)</li>
<li>Developmental realities</li>
<li>Creating a safe and predictable environment</li>
<li>Brené Brown on emotions</li>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/podcast/episode/822-the-emotional-lives-of-teenagers-part-1">#822 The Emotional Lives of Teenagers (Part 1)</a></li>
<li>Homeschooling </li>
</ul>
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Related links: 
<ul>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/articles/the-secret-to-regulating-emotions">The Secret to Regulating Emotions</a></li>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/shop/product/emotion-coaching">Emotion Coaching</a> [ Webinar - if you are a HF member you can find this in your video library]</li>
</ul>
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