"Region Beta Paradox"is a phenomenon where minor annoyances that don't seem urgent can actually cause more stress over time if left unaddressed. 

We apply this concept to parenting, showing how minor behaviours in children, like whining or sibling squabbles, can escalate if repeatedly ignored, affecting both the child's development and the parent's well-being.

In this episode:
The Region Beta Paradox
Why small annoyances can harm us more than big disruptions  | PSYCHE
Parenting implications of ignoring minor behaviours
Psychological toll on parents


Importance of empathy and emotional regulation in responding to children


Solutions for parents
Self-care and setting boundaries
Avoiding screens

Related Links: 
How to Respond When Triggered by Your Child
Self-Care Strategies That Really Work
Overwhelm: Self-care Strategies for When Everything is Too Much [Webinar]
Why Our Kids Need Us to Set Limits
Unplugged Parenthood: Reducing Screen Time to Strengthen Family Connections
Developmental Milestones: What to Expect From Birth to Adulthood

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"Region Beta Paradox"is a phenomenon where minor annoyances that don't seem urgent can actually cause more stress over time if left unaddressed. 
We apply this concept to parenting, showing how minor behaviours in children, like whining or sibling squabbles, can escalate if repeatedly ignored, affecting both the child's development and the parent's well-being.
In this episode:
<ul>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">The Region Beta Paradox</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"><a href="https://psyche.co/ideas/why-small-annoyances-can-harm-us-more-than-big-disruptions">Why small annoyances can harm us more than big disruptions  | PSYCHE</a></li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">Parenting implications of ignoring minor behaviours</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">Psychological toll on parents</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
Importance of empathy and emotional regulation in responding to children
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
Solutions for parents
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">Self-care and setting boundaries</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">Avoiding screens</li>
</ul>
Related Links: 
<ul>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/articles/the-art-of-responding-not-reacting">How to Respond When Triggered by Your Child</a></li>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/articles/self-care-strategies-that-really-work">Self-Care Strategies That Really Work</a></li>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/shop/product/overwhelm">Overwhelm: Self-care Strategies for When Everything is Too Much [Webinar]</a></li>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/articles/why-our-kids-need-us-to-set-limits">Why Our Kids Need Us to Set Limits</a></li>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/articles/unplugging-parenthood">Unplugged Parenthood: Reducing Screen Time to Strengthen Family Connections</a></li>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/articles/developmental-milestones-introduction">Developmental Milestones: What to Expect From Birth to Adulthood</a></li>
</ul>
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#1117 - Little Niggle or Big Drama?

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