Everyday Mindfulness Show

Calming kids in an environment filled with stressors and triggers requires proven-strategies. This week, Dr. Eileen Kennedy-Moore joins Host, Mike Domitrz, to share her insights about how she helps parents have a more compassionate view of their children and themselves through her work and books. Dr. Kennedy-Moore is a Clinical Psychologist in New Jersey who focuses on children's feelings and friendships. Her latest book, Growing Friendships: A Kid’s Guide to Making and Keeping Friends is available everywhere books are sold.   Subscribe to the Everyday Mindfulness Show.   Key Takeaways:   [1:49] Eileen describes Emergency Calming Strategies and when to use them. [10:34] Equipping kids with the skills needed understand emotions without expecting miracles. [18:53] A sneak peek at Eileen's new book, Growing Friendships. [21:07] Should kids Speak Up or Stand Up? [26:00] How-to use soft critcism as discipline.   Mentioned in This Episode:   The Upside of Your Darkside by Dr. Todd B. Kashdan & Robert Biswas-D