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Can’t Switch Gears - Helping Kids Transition by Adina Soclof of Parenting Simply on Patience & Communication
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Episode 2686:
Adina Soclof, author of Parenting Simply, provides insights into helping children transition smoothly between activities, highlighting the importance of understanding their temperamental traits. Drawing on works like "Raising Your Spirited Child" by Mary Sheedy Kurcinka and "The Explosive Child" by Ross Greene, Soclof offers practical strategies for parents to manage their children’s adaptability challenges and emphasizes the value of patience, routine, and effective communication.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://parentingsimply.com/cant-switch-gears-helping-kids-transition/
Quotes to ponder:
"You don’t like change."
"You like routines and plans."
"You came right when I called even though you were in the middle of your favorite game."
Episode references:
The Explosive Child: https://www.amazon.com/Explosive-Child-Understanding-Frustrated-Chronically/dp/0062270451
Raising Your Spirited Child: https://www.amazon.com/Raising-Your-Spirited-Child-Third/dp/0062403060
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