60: Ways to Respond Instead of React

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In this episode of the Playful Connection Podcast, Eddie Shin will share four simple and practical ways to respond instead of react.

1. Pause and Breathe Before Responding
2. Use Reflective Language
3. Validate, Then Set Limits
4. Model Calm Problem-Solving

Responding instead of reacting is like steering a boat through choppy waters with a steady hand on the wheel. You can’t control the waves, but your calm navigation helps your child feel safe aboard—even when storms arise. Each thoughtful response becomes a course correction toward deeper connection, mutual respect, and shared emotional strength. Over time, your steady presence becomes the lighthouse that helps them find their way—even in their own emotional storms.

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