Episode 27: Picture Books to Help Us Feel Seen, Heard, and Understood
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Terrie Hellard-Brown discusses the importance of listening and being heard within family dynamics, especially in mixed needs families, sharing book recommendations and biblical principles for fostering communication and emotional understanding.
Summary In this episode, Terrie Hellard-Brown discusses the importance of listening and being heard within family dynamics, especially in mixed needs families. She shares insightful book recommendations and biblical principles to foster respectful communication and emotional understanding. Key Topics The importance of listening and being heard in families Book recommendations for teaching listening skills Biblical insights on listening and understanding Tools like the Five Point Scale for emotional regulation The role of family culture in emotional safety Takeaways Listening is a vital skill that shows respect and fosters understanding. Books like 'Lacey Walker Nonstop Talker' and 'My Mouth is a Volcano' can teach children about listening and self-control. God listens to us, and teaching children that they are heard by God is powerful. Creating a family environment where children feel safe to express themselves is essential. Using tools like the Five Point Scale helps children articulate their feelings. Sound Bites "Children need to understand the importance of hearing and listening." "Words just explode out of my mouth. My mouth is a volcano." "God bends down to listen, just…
More episodes of Mixed Needs Mama Podcast
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- Episode 30: Trusting God in Our Parenting
- Episode 29: Lori Wildenberg and Building a Healthy Family Culture with Parents and Grandparents
- Episode 28: Sign Language as a Tool and a Ministry
- Episode 26: Picture Books for Mixed-Needs Kids
- Episode 23: Tips for Stress-Free Family Road Trips
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