The Baffling Behavior Show {Parenting after Trauma}

Ep. 173: Are Connected Kids always Cooperative

Episode 173

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If regulated, connected kids who feel safe do well, does that mean connected kids are always cooperative?

Definitely not! In fact, there’s a level of connection to others- and to themselves! - that invites in the safety to be UNcooperative!

In this episode, you’ll learn

  • How safety can invite both cooperative and UNcooperative behavior
  • Why too much cooperation would actually be a bad thing
  • How parenting with co-regulation and connection helps kids become more connected to themselves

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Read the full transcript at: RobynGobbel.com/cooperative

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