POF05: Level Up Your Parenting Using Empathy

In this episode, I talk about what empathy really is and how to use it in your parenting.  Use empathy when you have to say “no”, how to use it when your child is too young to name their emotions and how to use empathy for yourself! Robbin is a Certified Parent Coach, author and speaker.  She works with parents from all over the world to help them build more connection and find more joy and cooperation to their parenting. Robbin is a former ‘Angry Mom’ and for over 12 years, Robbin juggled a full-time corporate career while being a mom and wife, prior to becoming a Parenting Coach.  In her corporate career, Robbin has a background in marketing and public relations, training, and event planning. She understands firsthand how many moms struggle to balance work and family. It’s because of her struggles as a parent that she found the world of peaceful parenting and has dedicated her life to teaching parents how to build a strong family, so their kids thrive.  Robbin’s work focuses on building and strengthening the parent-child relationship so that children grow up with resilience, confidence and strong emotional intelligence.  She works with parents to help them understand their own emotions and frustrations in parenting, so they can help build their children’s sense of self without losing themselves in the process! In October of 2018, Robbin released her first book, “The Yelling Cure – How to stress less and get your kids to cooperate without threats & punishments.” Her book is being read by parents all over the world 1000,000 copies sold to date. Robbin divides her time working with her clients, speaking at events and spending time with her two boys and husband.  You can usually find her at a hockey rink or sports field cheering on her boys.  Most importantly, Robbin has changed the way she parents and connects with her sons and is dedicated to helping parents find the same joy, connection and cooperation in their families. [email protected] www.parentingforconnection.com www.facebook.com/parenting4connection www.instagram.com/robbinmcmanne_parentcoach   Formula for Empathy: Acknowledge/validate what they are feeling BECAUSE = 2-3 reasons why they might feel that way Say this: I get why you are feeling disappointed because you wanted to stay longer, you don’t want to go home and you don’t want the fun to end. Right? If got it right, your child will say “yeah!” Words of Empathy It’s ok to be sad – I know you are sad and it’s ok to cry I’ll stay with you until you feel better This is really hard for you – I can see how hard this is for you I’m here with you – I’ll stay with you Tell me about it – tell me more I hear you That was really scary, sad, etc. I will help you work it out It doesn't feel fair Emotion words from www.groktheworld.com: http://www.groktheworld.com/sites/default/files/product-upload-files/Feelings%20Inventory_0.pdf Don’t forget that empathy is also for YOU!!! Thanks for listening! It means so much to me that you listened to my podcast! If you would like to continue the conversation with me, head on over to www.facebook.com/parenting4connection With this podcast, my intention is to build a community of parents that can have open and honest conversations about parenting without judgement or criticism.  We have too much of that! I honour each parent and their path towards becoming the best parent