How to Raise Capable and Resilient Children with Sheryl Ziegler

Clinical psychologist, play therapist, podcast host, and author Sheryl Ziegler on why middle childhood (ages 6-12) is a crucial but often overlooked period for developing emotional regulation and capability. 

•  Earlier puberty trends
• The importance of parents addressing emotional dysregulation 
• How to manage their own emotions
• What is the "window of tolerance"?
• How to practice co-regulation through a calm presence
• How to teach children emotional literacy and self-regulation skills

1. Get her book: The Crucial Years: The Essential Guide to Mental Health and Modern Puberty in Middle Childhood (Ages 6-12)
2. Listen to her first epsiode:  Mommy Burnout: How To Reclaim Your Life and Raise Healthier Children in The Process

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