3 Things your Kids are Telling You
Welcome to Season 4!
Equipping parents during their child’s academic years to bring learning to daily moments.
on today’s episode…
In this episode, Dr. Kelly Cagle discusses three things that children communicate to their parents, whether through words or actions.
Insights
In this conversation, Dr. Kelly Cagle discusses three things that children communicate to their parents, whether through words or actions. The first is the need for attention, which can be expressed through behaviors like screaming or repeating themselves. The second is the need for downtime, which may be indicated by crying over small things or becoming overly aggressive. The third is the feeling of safety, which can be demonstrated through physical affection or starting conversations with phrases like 'don't tell anyone.' By understanding these messages, parents can better respond to their children's needs.
Takeaways
Children often communicate their need for attention through behaviors like screaming or repeating themselves.
The need for downtime can be expressed through crying over small things or becoming overly aggressive.
Children demonstrate their feeling of safety through physical affection and starting conversations with phrases like 'don't tell anyone.'
By understanding these messages, parents can better respond to their children's needs.
Summary
3 things your kids are telling you– with or without words:
I want your attention
Screaming child
Child saying the same thing repetitively
When they actually tell you
I need down time
Child crying over something they usually don’t cry about
Child getting aggressive
Struggling to abide by a typical routine
I feel safe with you
Running into your arms
Starting the conversation with, “don’t tell anyone, but…”
Crying with you
Practical advice: I hope you feel more empowered to recognize some of your child’s behaviors could be tied to what they’re trying to tell you with or without words.
HEY THERE! I’M DR. CAGLE… DO YOU NEED HELP WITH CREATING GREAT HABITS???
Parenting is hard work. It requires tons of boundaries, daily consistency, so much awareness, as well as lots of patience, grace, wisdom, and filters. Combine that hefty list with all of life’s demands and others’ voice may become louder than yours in your child’s life, increasing their anxiety, fears, and doubts.
Healthy parenting is about seeing yourself as your child’s #1 teacher, saying the right words (or nothing at all) at the right time, and having the right tools to be intentional and impactful. Guessing your way through life, which is what most parents do, is a recipe for failure, but following the lead of someone who has two decades of research-based information and fully understands the demands of parenthood is a recipe for a full life— for you and your child.
With a PhD in education, I’m here to teach you how to use daily moments are learning opportunities so you raise confident and competent lifelong learners that thrive in an ever-changing world.
Additionally, I offer workshops and keynotes on various topics to parents, educators, students, and business leaders— because the need to understand, support, and empower learners is everywhere..
