135: Coaching with Melanie: Spirited Children, Big Feelings and Cooperation Issues

In this episode of the Peaceful Parenting Podcast, I sit down with Melanie for a coaching episode.

Melanie is a mom of two spirited boys – Ben and Eamon. We talk about the challenges Melanie is facing, from managing often intense energy levels and instances of aggression to understanding strong emotions and dealing with non-cooperation in daily routines. 

I give Melanie solutions, like introducing one-on-one time and sensory activities, prioritizing problem-solving situations, and reminding children that their parents are on their side. 

We talk about:

• [3:49] When Melanie’s son gets lost in play and becomes physically aggressive

• [5:58] Handling meltdowns at dinner

• [12:53] Running in the street to the car

• [16:28] Random acts of aggression

• [21:31] Finding your own triggers and then knowing what to do about them

• [30:20] Prevention tips of physical violence between the two boys

• [37:00] Sensory issues

• [46:40] Check in and update

• [55:51] Eamon's random acts of violence

• [1:08:27] Helping Ben when he is tuning everything out

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