173. Don't Rush to Fix Your Child's Problems (Do This Instead!)

It SUCKS to see your child struggle. And because it’s painful when your kiddo’s stressed and upset, most parents make a huge mistake - They swoop in the moment there’s any kind of distress … … and they try to fix the problem. That’s a big NO-NO. “But Megghan, surely my kid needs me when they’re upset?  You’re not saying I just leave them to ‘cry it out’ are you?” No. I’m not saying that at all. Listen on to learn more. If your child is demonstrating the meltdown cycle, watch our free training here: https://www.megghanthompsoncoaching.com/5-shifts-registration If your teen is struggling to engage with your family, shutting down and struggling with a perfectionism spiral, watch our free training here: https://www.megghanthompsoncoaching.com/tp/5-steps-registration If you're ready to book a call with our team, use this link: https://www.megghanthompsoncoaching.com/pod/book-your-call-now For families with high school aged teens, use this link: https://www.megghanthompsoncoaching.com/tp/teentalk

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You are a parent of a Highly Sensitive Child and are ready to gain skills that will help you feel capable and confident disciplining your child or teen while helping them feel understood in a world that says they are "too much". Each week, Megghan Thompson, an experienced mental health therapist and Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor (RPT-S), dives into the topic of parenting highly sensitive children and teens. If you're ready to stop drowning in your child's explosive and out of control emotions and eliminate daily meltdowns, this show is for you.