193: The Magic of Holding Space: Transforming Your Child’s Emotional World (Part 2)

In this part two of The Magic of Holding Space, Lisa Smith dives deeper into the transformative power of holding space for your children's big emotions. She provides a step-by-step guide to help parents create a supportive, non-judgmental environment where kids feel safe to express their feelings without fear of judgment or dismissal. Lisa shares eight actionable steps to help parents build connection, foster emotional intelligence, and encourage resilience in their kids, all while maintaining boundaries and staying calm in the heat of the moment. What You'll Learn:

• The 8 essential steps to holding space for your kids, including listening attentively and providing nonjudgmental support.

• How to stay calm and present during your child’s emotional storms without rushing to fix their problems.

• The importance of accepting all emotions and allowing your child to express big, messy feelings safely.

• Real-life examples of parents successfully applying these steps to foster emotional resilience in their kids.

• How holding space builds trust, strengthens relationships, and teaches kids emotional regulation.

• Practical self-care techniques to stay grounded and calm while navigating your child’s emotional outbursts.