"Today my 2.5-year-old and his Dad were in a car accident… This happened around 1 PM today and my son has been talking about it and asking questions all evening. I'm trying to answer in simple clear terms but I feel over my head. It feels like a punch in the gut every time it comes up again."
So wrote one of our Ninja Parenting Community members over the summer. Scary stuff!
Helping her process her young child's trauma, and helping her through her own, has been a real focus of mine ever since.
So it seemed only right to share these lessons with you!
That way you'll be prepared if something traumatic happens that involves your children.
Tune in to find out 3 ways to help your young child process trauma - and read about these 3 ways, find the entire back catalog of the podcast, watch my recent YouTube video about how to make big parenting decisions, and check out lots more stuff at weturnedoutokay.com/242 ...
And thanks for listening!
4 ways to help your child make friends | Podcast Episode 275
When Your Spouse is Not On Board | Podcast Episode 274
Actual, real happy families with returning champion Audrey Monke today, plus new "Parenting News" segment! Podcast episode 273
How to get quality childcare: A masterclass | Podcast Episode 272
3 Ways your mindset works either for – or against – your kids' success | Podcast Episode 271
Creativity: crucial for all ages. My conversation with Dan Blank (rebroadcast) | Podcast Episode 270
Why does my child ask the same questions over and over? | Podcast Episode 269
Want successful kids? They'll need this. | Podcast Episode 268
Your questions – about dealing with intolerance, surviving crummy daycare, shoe-throwing, and more – answered with veteran preschool teacher Tricia Tomaso | Episode 267
4 Ways Kids Aren't Like Submarines – The problem with Zero Tolerance | Podcast Episode 266
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How do my relationships with other grown-ups affect my kiddos? | Podcast Episode 265
A glimpse into your child's future with guest Blake Boles of Unschool Adventures | Podcast Episode 264
How our life choices affect our kids' success | Podcast Episode 262
Emotional health for us and our kids: Author Maureen Healy joins us today! Podcast Episode 261
4 ways to guard yourself and your kids from toxic people: Podcast Episode 260
Why is clarity so important for parents? Podcast Episode 259
Ringing in the new year with success stories! Podcast episode 258
Three ways to deal with the gimmes | Podcast episode 257
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