Episode 59- "How to Raise Your Emotionally Intense Child with Love & Compassion" with Anouk Godbout

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In this episode of the Sweet Slumber podcast, host Meredith Brough discusses the challenges and rewards of raising emotionally intense children with guest Anouk B Godbout, who has a masters degree in social work. She is a mother of 3 children and a parenting coach who has supported parents of such kids for 15 years.
Anouk's philosophy on parenting is refreshing and overdue. She loves helping parents who have struggled to find answers in general parenting resources, so they feel confident in trying different things that fit their kids needs better.
In the show, Meredith and her guest explore the complexities of parenting, the need for a tailored approach in raising emotionally intense children and teenagers, and the importance of compassion. The conversation provides insights and support to parents facing similar situations, emphasizing that they are not alone. Anouk and Meredith discuss the value of sharing difficult parenting experiences with others to create a supportive environment for parents of emotionally intense children.
Topics

• Challenges of raising emotionally intense kids
• Importance of supporting parents of emotionally intense kids
• Personal experiences and challenges of parenting emotionally intense kids
• Impact of societal expectations on parents of intense kids
• Importance of self-care for parents
• Challenges of traditional school system for emotionally intense kids
• Strategies for managing intense emotions and tantrums

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Keywords
Parenting, emotionally intense kids, support, challenges, unique parenting approach, special needs, assessments, diagnoses, self-care, societal expectations, school system, tantrums, emotional well-being, understanding, empathy, flexibility, community, tips on raising teenagers, feeling isolated as a parent, desperately looking for parenting answers, overwhelm in parenting
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