Unlock the secret to building emotional safety with your kids. 🎧 In this episode of Single Parent Success Stories, clinical psychologist Dr. David Marcus reveals why comforting kids with phrases like “make them feel better” backfires—and what actually works.
Discover:
• The 4 building blocks of emotional literacy
• Why soothing presence beats lecturing
• How to help kids “empty out” overwhelming emotions
• Real tips to replace screen time with meaningful connection
👉 Tune in and transform how you talk with your child. Watch this space—Dr. Marcus’s book Parent RX is coming soon!
⏳Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction to Dr. David Marcus
03:22 The Journey to Psychology
04:10 Understanding Family Stress
06:05 Barriers to Parent-Child Communication
09:00 The Soothing Presence of Parents
12:54 Assumptions About Children's Emotions
18:46 Developing Emotional Language in Children
25:32 Engaging Children Through Play
27:36 Understanding Internalized Responses
30:57 The Role of Parents as Soothing Presence
31:39 The Importance of Communication in Relationships
32:27 Emotional Space and Emptying Out
38:46 Active Listening and Respect in Communication
41:22 Parenting Wisdom and Strategies
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👉Website: https://www.parentrx.org
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