261. BTS: Can my kid also get dysregulated from positive emotions, like excitement?

Beyond the Sessions is answering YOUR parenting questions! In this episode, Dr. Rebecca Hershberg, Dr. Emily Upshur, and I talk about...

- Dysregulation isn't just a result of negative emotions, kids can also become dysregulated from positive emotions too.

- Embracing your child’s excitement before you help them start to down-regulate can be a more successful (and fun) strategy.

- Specific strategies for transitioning your child from those big, exciting moments into calming down in a way that is targeted to their development and nervous system.

- The key questions to ask yourself to help you determine exactly how to pick and choose your parenting battles when it comes to family gatherings.

- The difference between structured and unstructured playtime - and the pros and cons of each.

- Our mom-tips for an activity that is helpful and containing for kids who have “buzzy energy” in these situations.

- How to “pre-regulate” your child before they become dysregulated.

REFERENCES AND RESOURCES:

🎧 How do I stop my child from picking up his friend’s bad behaviors?

🎧 Why are birthday parties so hard for my kid?

ADDITIONAL PODCAST EPISODES YOU MAY LIKE:

🎧 Listen to my podcast episode about the psychology of dyregulation with Cara Goodwin

🎧 Listen to my podcast episode about coregulation with Dana Rosenbloom

🎧 Listen to my podcast episode about how Polyvagal Theory teaches us to calm our nervous system with Seth Porges

WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU:

Go to https://drsarahbren.com/question to send us a question or a topic you want to hear us answer on Securely Attached - Beyond the Sessions!