250// HOW TO Respond to Never Ending Demands & Requests Wholeheartedly
Research indicates that preschoolers, on average, make three demands/requests per minute! Wow. It’s no wonder we feel overwhelmed. “Watch me!” “Get that!” “Where’s my dinosaur?!”
In this episode we talk about practical ideas and tools that have helped us navigate the barrage of daily requests, questions, and demands in a way that allows you to maintain calm and respect for your kids and yourself.
Books & Links we mention
Raising an Emotionally Intelligent Child: The Heart of Parenting // John Gottman with Joan DeClaire
Mom Watch Compilation by Johnson Files
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Time Stamps
10:00 How many requests our kids make per minute
13:15 Why we future focus and how inputs from our kids overwhelm us
14:15 Are our kids self centered?
23:18 Using body language and social cues
25:55 Mom watch this watch this!!
29:00 Do you have a hard time tuning out noise/ kids?
32:18 Good parenting does not mean responding to everything request
40:01 Ask, is my child seeking connection?