Help Your Child Feel Worthy and Secure – Insights from the Still Face Experiment and Author Bill Senyard EP 288

No-Problem Parenting

Hey No Problem Parents!

Today I'm giving strategies and resources for how we can help our children and teens feel truly worthy and secure. Check out the powerful insights from the "Still Face Experiment" and how our emotional responses impact our kids' development.

I’m excited to welcome back author Bill Senyard (in the second segment) to talk about his new book, Tale of the Unlikely Prince.

Here’s What We’ll Cover:

1. The Still Face Experiment: Dr. Edward Tronick's groundbreaking research that reveals just how critical our emotional engagement is for our kids' sense of security and self-worth.

2. Getting to the Root of Challenging Behaviors: We often use strategies like time-outs or rewards, but these can miss the deeper issues.

3. Simple Ways to Connect with Your Child: I’ll give you practical tips—from snuggle time to making eye contact—that can help your child or teen feel truly seen and valued.

4. Introducing Tale of the Unlikely Prince by Bill Senyard: Bill joins me to discuss his new

5. fantasy book, which is a fantastic resource for both parents and teens to explore themes of self-worth, attachment, and unconditional love through the power of story.

Key Takeaways:

1. Emotional Engagement is Key: How we respond to our kids deeply affects their self-esteem and development.

2. Look Beyond the Behavior: We need to understand what’s really driving behaviors like defiance or withdrawal.

3. Moments of Connection Matter: Even small, intentional moments can make a big impact on how our kids feel about themselves.

4. Use Storytelling as a Tool: Bill’s book, Tale of the Unlikely Prince, offers a unique way to help teens—and us as parents—navigate complex emotions and build stronger connections.

What You Can Do Next:

1. Watch the Still Face Experiment video to see the importance of emotional engagement.

2. Grab a copy of Tale of the Unlikely Prince to dive deeper into understanding your child's inner world.

3. Listen to Episodes 4 and Episode 5 for more on attachment and behaviors.

Stay Connected:

1. Find Bill Senyards book here: Tale of the Unlikely Prince

2. Follow Us on social media @noproblemparents for more tips and resources.

3. Remember to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Amazon Music, and Podbean.

Remember, every moment of connection counts. Keep showing up for your kids—you’ve got this!

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PARENTING RESOURCES:

60 Ways to Respond to Your Kids without Losing Your Cool

Make it Right Technique PDF

Become the Confident Leader Your Kids Crave you to be!

Become a No-Problem Parent

Hugs and High Fives,

You Got This!

Jaci Finneman

30 Year Counselor turned Parenting Advocate and Coach