194. Raising Emotionally Wise Kids & Teens
OH Mama the emotions we deal with all day long! Whether it is figuring out our newborn baby's cries, facing our toddlers tantrums, our middle schoolers wide range of feelings, or whether it is our own hormones and tiredness and stress which all generate some internal turmoil, emotions are a big part of parenting. Today, we are going to talk about raising emotionally wise kids while we become emotionally wiser also! Let's go!Today is a follow-up to last week's podcast. You're listening to episode 194. Last week, in 193, we listened in to a recording of me as the guest on the MOM MADE PLANS Podcast. Toward the end of that episode, we heard me share a conversation that recently took place between my college daughter and me. Let's listen again to that scenario and then we will unpack some principles about raising emotionally wise kids. A phrase often heard these days is EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE. To me, emotional intelligence really means that we have become wise about emotions - we have an appropriate awareness about the role of emotions in life. We are honest with ourselves and others about the role that feelings play in life, while also having a game plan for growth and maintenance of those feelings. Let's break it down.Are you or your kids a People Pleaser? We talk about some characteristics to watch for or overcome. We talk about the importance of recognizing how our physical needs affect our emotions, how to respond to our emotions in a socially responsible way, and the power of introspection.At the end of today's episode, we look at a big pendulum swing that has taken place in our society since the 1950's. We went from being an emotionally unaware society to being a society that is driven by emotions. What's a better balance and can we achieve it in our families?Next week, I will be joined by my son, Andrew, to discuss building confident kids. So, stay tuned for more insights into raising emotionally wise and confident children.Support the showVisit Val's website: PracticallySpeakingMOM.comJoin Val's Facebook Group Intentional Mom, Strong FamilyFollow Val on Instagram and her Facebook Public Page Practically Speaking MOM To give a set amount each month click here. A few dollars a month would help so much!Here's some other ways to give:Cash App: $valPSMPaypal: val@PracticallySpeakingMOM.comDonate with a credit card HEREAll donations will be used for the ministry. Gifts are not tax deductible. THANK YOU for partnering in this ministry to strengthen families and encourage intentional moms."May the Words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, oh Lord, my Roc...