aParently! A Podcast for Parents · Shawn Hopkins

Respecting Thoughts and Feelings- Teaching your child to trust their inner voice

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Sean Hopkins gives parents the exact words to apologize for brushing off a child's feelings and to validate them without trying to fix the problem.

Parenting coach Sean Hopkins teaches parents how to respect their children's thoughts and feelings, whether their child is reserved like his son Juan or highly expressive like his son Miguel. He shares personal strategies like a consistent bedtime check-in and family 'chill time,' emphasizing validation over fixing to build emotional intelligence and self-worth in kids.

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