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Parenting is often lived in the extremes. It's either Great Joy or chaotic overwhelmed. In one moment you’re nailing it and the next you're losing your cool I want to help you find your way to the messy middle, to a place of balance. You see, balance is a verb not a state of being. it is a thing you do not a thing you are. it is an action a process a series of micro-corrections each and every day to keep ourselves feeling centered. We are never truly balanced. We are engaged in the process of balancing.

Hello, I’m Dr. Laura Froyen and this is the Balanced Parent podcast, where overwhelmed stressed out and disconnected parents go to find tools, mindset shifts and practices to help them stop yelling at the people they love and start connecting on a deeper level, all delivered with heaping doses of grace and compassion. Join me in conversations that will help you get clear on your goals and values and start showing up in your parenting, your relationships, YOUR LIFE, with open-hearted authenticity and balance. Let’s go!

Parenting is full of moments that leave us wondering what our kids are trying to tell us—especially when big feelings show up as challenging behavior. In this week’s episode of The Balanced Parent Podcast, I’m joined by Irene Biscante, a National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach and behavior change specialist, for a gentle, whole-person conversation about supporting sensitive kids, knowing when to seek extra help, and helping children who struggle to talk about what’s going on inside.

Here are the key takeaways:

Understanding the most common challenging behaviors families face
Underlying causes of children’s challenging behaviors in daily routines
Supporting sensitive children by timing conversations, slowing down, and prioritizing connection
Knowing when to seek early support for ongoing child behavior challenges
Recognizing children’s differing emotional learning styles and honoring individual autonomy
Listening to children’s emotions and practicing self-compassion in parenting

To learn more from Irene and get guidance on supporting your children, visit hellobrightline.com for more information. You can also follow her on LinkedIn @irenebiscante.

Remember that supporting sensitive children means slowing down, listening carefully, and responding with empathy.

Laura Froyen, PhD

Laura Froyen, PhD

Balanced Parent Podcast

Laura Froyen, PhD

Welcome to the home of The Balanced Parent Podcast!

Episode 245: Practical Strategies for Parenting Sensitive Kids With Empathy and Patience with Irene Biscante