About this episode

This episode discusses how to help children whose nervous systems are stuck in protection mode and offers practical strategies for parents.

Every morning (or afternoon or evening) feels like just one long stream of complaints. Breakfast isn’t right, the bowl isn’t right, SOMETHING is always not right, and no matter what gets fixed, it’s never right enough. ^That perfectly describes a nervous system stuck in protection mode. This week’s episode explores how and why nervous systems get stuck and practical ways you can help- even when NOTHING you do seems to help. In this episode you will learn: Why your child's reaction...

People in this episode

Host: Robyn Gobbel

Topics covered

• nervous system
• parenting
• trauma
• safety cues
• child behavior

Keywords

• nervous system
• parenting after trauma
• child behavior
• safety cues
• complaints
• protection mode

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