Brainrich Podcast Ep#16: This is WHY your child is misbehaving!

✨ Welcome to The Brainrich Podcast, where we delve into the challenges and joys of parenting with expert advice from Leslie Cohen-Rubury, a seasoned therapist with nearly four decades of experience. Specializing in working with families, particularly those raising neurodivergent children, Dr. Leslie provides invaluable insights into understanding and addressing children’s behavioral and emotional needs. 🧠

In this insightful episode, Leslie breaks down how children’s misbehavior often communicates unmet needs or emotions. 🗣️ By recognizing these signals, parents can better support their children and foster stronger connections. ❤️ Leslie shares strategies for maintaining authority while adapting to your child’s unique needs. ⚖️ She emphasizes the balance between being a supportive parent and setting boundaries that promote healthy development. 🌱

Key Takeaways: 💡 Misbehavior is a child’s way of expressing unmet needs. 🎭 💡 The importance of validating your child’s emotions. 🤗 💡 Practical strategies to decode and address misbehavior effectively. 🛠️ 💡 Strategies for balancing authority and flexibility in parenting. 🤹‍♀️ 💡 Managing sibling dynamics and recognizing each child’s individuality. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 💡 Setting limits while staying adaptable to different situations.

Why You Should Listen:
✨ If you’ve ever struggled to understand the “why” behind your child’s behavior, this episode will guide you in providing the support your child truly needs.

➡️ Leslie emphasizes the importance of understanding and supporting children’s emotional and physical needs.

✨The Brainrich Home Play Gym 🏋️‍♂️ plays a pivotal role in this process, offering children a structured environment to release energy, explore their abilities, and fulfill their need for movement and sensory input.

➡️ By providing a physical outlet, the play gym helps children express emotions 😌 and reduce frustration, promoting more balanced behavior at home 🏡.

✨It reinforces the principles discussed in the episodes by allowing children to exert independence 🌟, while parents maintain a supportive and flexible role in guiding their development.

Connect with Leslie:
Website: https://lesliecohenrubury.com/
Podcast: https://lesliecohenrubury.com/podcasts/

Support Your Child’s Development:
Check out Brainrich Kids for innovative products like the Brainrich Home Play Gym, which provides children with a structured yet flexible space to explore their physical and emotional needs through active play. 🌟

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