Ep 177 Can a Re-do help during reactive moments? Yes!

Ever find yourself instantly regretting how you responded to your kids? Discover a simple yet effective tool to transform those reactive moments into opportunities for connection and understanding.

Chapter Summary:

00:20 Welcome to the Stress Nanny Podcast
01:03 The Importance of Emotional Intelligence
01:40 Understanding Response vs. Reaction
03:37 The Re-do Tool
05:00 Illustrating Emotional Intelligence
06:40 Implementing the Redo in Daily Life

Featured Quotes:

• “Our response is on purpose, whereas our reaction is something that’s just kind of off the cuff.” - Lindsay Miller
• “Reaction makes a situation worse instead of better, whereas responses can diffuse a moment much more easily and create a sense of connection.” - Lindsay Miller

Behind the Story:

Lindsay shares a personal anecdote about using the “Re-do” tool with her daughter during her younger years. She explains how this method helped her cultivate patience and model intentional responses, turning potentially frustrating interactions into valuable teaching moments.

Additional Resources:

• A Mindfulness Tool for All Ages
• Expert Tips for Helping Kids Calm Down When They Feel Anxious

Lindsay Miller is a distinguished kids mindfulness coach, mindfulness educator and host of The Stress Nanny Podcast. She is known for her suitcase tricks and playful laugh. When she's not cheering on her daughter or rollerblading on local trails with her husband, you can find her using her 20+ years of child development study and mindfulness certification to dream up new ways to get kids excited about deep breathing. Having been featured on numerous podcasts, platforms and publications, Lindsay’s words of wisdom are high impact and leave a lasting impression wherever she goes.

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