Episode 140 Q&A: What To Do When Your Child Gets Highly Distressed After Making Mistakes

<p>This weeks question is from <strong>Elizabeth</strong>,</p> <p><em>“My son, who is 7 is still <strong>bursting into tears, yelling, stomping, and throwing things</strong> when he makes a mistake or doesn't get his way. It’s hard for him to self-regulate when he has <strong>reached his red zone.</strong>”</em></p> <p>In today's Q&A, I'll be talking about strategies that can help your child learn to <strong>regulate their emotions</strong> as they go through developmental phases that can be <strong>overwhelming</strong> and challenging. We are going to cover a lot of ground; some specific parenting strategies you can try in the moment, some longer-term strategies that are critical to success, and some big picture things to be thinking about in terms of the underlying cause.</p> <p>You can <strong>submit a question</strong> by emailing us at <strong>support@drbeurkens.com</strong> with the subject line <strong>"Podcast Question."</strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Connect with Dr. Nicole Beurkens on...</span></p> <p><a href= "https://www.instagram.com/drnicolebeurkens/"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Instagram</span></a></p> <p><a href= "https://www.facebook.com/drnicolebeurkens/"><span style="font-weight: 400;"> Facebook</span></a></p> <p><a href="https://www.drbeurkens.com/"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Drbeurkens.com</span></a></p> <p><strong><br /> <br /></strong></p>