Big Feeling and Small Voices: Hel...

Big Feeling and Small Voices: Helping Your Kids Talk About the Hard Things

INDY Foundation: Connecting through Cancer by INDY Foundation

Episode notes

In this final episode of the Back to School miniseries, Kayla Keenan delves into the emotional challenges parents and children face, particularly when dealing with significant life changes like starting kindergarten or battling cancer. The episode emphasizes the importance of helping children articulate their feelings, providing strategies for creating safe spaces for kids to express emotions. It covers recognizing emotional shifts in children, using play and art for expression, and answering tough questions honestly but gently. Through shared stories and practical tips, the host highlights the crucial role of parents in fostering resilience and emotional well-being in their children.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Back-to-School Mini Series

00:40 Big Feelings and Small Voices

01:19 Recognizing and Addressing Big Feeli ... 

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