Why You Stop Having Fun The Second Your Kid Is Miserable

You’re at the party, the pool, the vacation you planned, and the second one of your kids gets miserable, your fun switches off like someone hit a light. In this episode, JoAnn breaks down the moment she caught herself doing exactly this at her nephew’s birthday party, and the one question that snapped her out of it. If your kids’ emotions are costing you your own, this one is going to hit home.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• The rushing cue: how to catch yourself before mild stress turns into full dysregulation
• The difference between consideration and responsibility for your kids’ feelings, and why one is loving while the other is exhausting you both
• Exactly what to say when your kid says “I’m bored” (and how to spot the one situation where that script won’t work)
• Why letting your kid sit in mild discomfort is some of the best parenting you can do
• The honest question to ask yourself when you rush to fix your kid’s mood

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• JoAnn’s interview with Jenna Free on recognizing dysregulation
• The Happy Mom Reset (free class)

Ready to stop running on guilt? Join JoAnn’s free class, The Happy Mom Reset.

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