Episode 11 - Schools

R&R Bitesize - Holding Boundaries

In this episode, Mandie discusses the challenges of holding boundaries in therapeutic parenting and provides five top tips for navigating these challenges. She emphasizes the importance of anchoring boundaries in safety, using predictable and calm tones, holding boundaries while offering support, naming feelings instead of behaviors, and modeling emotional regulation for children. Mandie also shares insights on navigating heatwaves with kids and encourages feedback from listeners. Check out our Facebook Page for a visual reminder! Share your questions either through the Facebook page or via rootsresilience@outlook.com

Episode 11 - Schools

Laura and Mandie discuss the challenges of parenting and managing relationships with schools, focusing on personal boundaries, communication, and the impact on parents' well-being. They explore the experiences of parents with neurodiverse and traumatized children in school settings. The conversation delves into the challenges faced by children with trauma in school environments, highlighting the lack of trauma-informed education for teachers and the impact of the education system on these children. It also emphasizes the importance of personal boundaries and collaboration between parents and schools. Takeaways * Personal boundaries are crucial in managing the relationship with schools * Schools need to be trauma-informed and supportive of parents * The impact of school experiences on parents' well-being can be significant Trauma-informed education for teachers * The need for collaboration and personal boundaries between parents and schools

R&R Bitesize - Football

The conversation explores the impact of football on children with trauma, providing insights on creating predictability, safe spaces, managing big emotions, using distraction, and repairing triggers. It also emphasizes the importance of a support network and alcohol awareness when watching football with children. Takeaways * Predictability * Safe Space * Emotional Narration * Distraction * Repair and Reconnect

Episode 9 - The R&R Exchange

Mandie and Laura catch up for an R&R session, discussing the recent heatwave and its impact on children. They share their top 5 tips for supporting children in a heatwave, emphasizing the importance of fluids, food, shade, a cool house, and sunblock. Additionally, they address the therapeutic approach to catastrophic thinking, offering empathic commentary and narrative to support parents dealing with challenging behaviors and future concerns for their children. The conversation covers the challenges of therapeutic engagement with children, the struggles of parents, and the importance of reaching out for support. It also delves into the difficulties of managing teenagers and their mobile phones, as well as the issue of day trip sabotaging and the need for realistic expectations and self-care. Takeaways * Top 5 tips for supporting children in a heatwave * Therapeutic approach to catastrophic thinking Therapeutic engagement with children requires sowing seeds for the future and reaching out for support. * Managing challenges with teenagers and mobile phones involves setting boundaries and seeking professional support. * Dealing with day trip sabotaging requires a realistic approach, self-care, and recovery after outings.

Episode 8 - Is it bedtime?

Mandie and Laura discuss the complex challenges of bedtime for children, emphasizing the importance of understanding the child's perspective and addressing environmental and sensory factors. They also explore the impact of trauma on adolescent sleep patterns and highlights the parental challenges in achieving rest during bedtime struggles. The conversation delves into the importance of rest and recuperation for parents, emphasizing the need for empathy and connection during bedtime routines. It explores the significance of maintaining predictability and outside-the-box thinking for bedtime, as well as the value of communication and kindness in parenting. Takeaways * Bedtime challenges for children can be complex and multifaceted * Understanding the child's perspective is crucial for addressing bedtime difficulties Rest and recuperation are essential for parents * Maintaining connection and empathy during bedtime routines If you need more help, please reach out: rootsresilience@outlook.com [rootsresilience@outlook.com] facebook/roots and resilience podcast instagram/rootsandresiliencepodcast