171: Using The Stoplight Approach To Calm Big Emotions with Cherilyn Orr

IMbetween Podcast on Marriage, Parenting, Faith, and Everything In Between

Anyone feeling tired, stressed, and overwhelmed? Are you looking for a tool to simplify your life and bring back the calm, peace, fun, and love in your home? Us too! In this episode, you will discover how brain science can increase the connection with your spouse and your children. We interview author and speaker Cherilyn Orr on the stoplight approach. You will discover the link between brain science and the Bible, and how you can use this knowledge to cultivate a connected and thriving "green home."

In this episode, you'll hear about the following:

• Explanation of the stoplight approach (red, yellow, green brain states)
• Connection between the stoplight approach and marriage and parenting
• Comparison of the stoplight approach to traditional parenting techniques like timeouts
• Description of a "green home" and its pillars (safety, mutual respect, responsibility)
• Importance of skill-building and empathy in teaching responsibility
• Application of the stoplight approach to teenagers and the decision-making process

Meet Cherilyn Orr:

Cherilyn Orr is an educational consultant, trainer, coach, and resource developer. She has been an educator from pre-school to university level for 35 years. Cherilyn was a teaching professor at Vanguard College in Canada for 14 years and has worked with families and educators in Canada, Uganda, Greece, and England to help build safe schools, safe homes, safe communities, and resilient children. The Stoplight Approach she developed synthesizes the latest research in brain science and her years of experience as a teacher (early childhood, primary, special needs), as a mom to 7 children through birth and adoption, and as a foster mom. Her practical, simple, hands-on approach to understanding children's emotional health and relational needs has helped hundreds of parents, caregivers, and teachers build strong, healthy relationships with their children and their students.

For the full show notes, including discussion prompts for you as a couple about this episode, go to IMbetween.org/episode171

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