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Published Jun 18, 2024

The "More" Kids

Debbie Reber and Dr. Becky Kennedy delve into the transformative journey of parenting 'more' children—those who are emotionally intense or uniquely wired—by challenging traditional norms, embracing emotional acceptance, and offering empowering strategies to foster a supportive parenting approach.
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  • Change

    Parenting involves embracing the constant changes in children and maintaining presence in their development. shares her experiences with her 19-year-old child, emphasizing the importance of staying present and accepting that children are always evolving 1. agrees, noting that parenting stages can feel overwhelming because they seem permanent, but they are just phases 2.

    A stage would never feel hard if you were grounded in the fact that it was just a stage.

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    Both experts highlight the value of connecting with children in the present moment, rather than fast-forwarding through their lives.

       

    Parental Loss

    Parents often grapple with the loss of expectations for their children's futures, learning to accept their children's realities. discusses the sadness parents may feel when their children do not follow expected paths, such as becoming athletes 3. emphasizes the importance of acknowledging these feelings of loss to better understand and support their children.

    It's okay to say, I would have loved if my kid was an amazing soccer player.

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    By allowing themselves to feel this loss, parents can see their children more clearly for who they truly are.

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