Parenting Triggers and Their Childhood Roots – Ep. 252
May 1, 2023
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In the special segment “Big Topic,” Shanna and Laura dive into the subject of parenting triggers. They talk about the situations and behaviors that automatically fire up strong feelings, explore how their triggers are related to their own childhoods and discuss ways of handling these reactions in the present. Also, Shanna talks about getting her four-year-old a developmental screening, and Laura discusses weaning her four-year-old. Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna’s kids are 4 and 7 years old, and Laura’s kids are 4 years old and 2 years old.
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Show Notes:
- Dealing With Your Child’s Triggering Behavior This episode of the Momwell podcast with guest Dr. Becky Kennedy is a great resource for learning about parenting triggers and how to handle them.
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