Brave Being the Podcast Bridget Tedeschi

In this special episode of Brave Being, Bridget is joined by her young friend Elliot to discuss the pressing issues of our time: homework, dessert, the racket of lego prices, and dogs.Topics Include:- The tyranny of worksheets- Benefits of Lego sets- Reading for ages 6-12- The value of animal/child relationships- And other topics…Want to connect with Bridget? Find her online at:www.thebridgecenterforplaytherapy.comwww.bridgettedeschi.comwww.facebook/thebridgecenterforplaytherapywww.facebook/b...

The challenges of everyday life can create unpleasant feelings for us. Things don’t go our way, people are difficult, or sometimes we just feel off. Paradoxically, the more we resist these unpleasant feelings, the more stressed our nervous system becomes.In today’s episode, Bridget discusses how acceptance can be used to work with feelings of unpleasantness. She discusses why acceptance is central in mindfulness and meditation, and how acceptance can help us be better parents.Topics Include:-...

The ability to regulate one’s behavior is arguably the ultimate life skill. When we model this for our children, we set them up for a lifetime of success.But dysregulation manifests differently for children and adults, making it challenging for us to respond appropriately. When our child is in the middle of a meltdown and nothing is working, we often feel helpless and resort to counterproductive measures.In today’s episode, Bridget discusses dysregulation and why it is the root of all challen...

Every parent wants to communicate with their child from a place of love. Yet, despite the deep love we have for our kiddos, we often find ourselves communicating from a place of fear.In today's episode, Bridget discusses why intentionality is the key to communicating from the heart. She discusses how reactivity pulls us away from the heart, and how a commitment to intentional communication can help us cut through our reactive responses. Topics Include:- Why our reactive responses often backfi...

Our obsession with being productive keeps us so busy that we often forget to stop and smell the roses.Even when we do take a few moments of downtime, our minds are quick to rush along to the next thing we have to get done.In today’s episode, Bridget discusses how this mindset affects our kids and hinders our capacity for connection. She discusses what we can learn from observing how our kids approach their activities and what we can do to make space for downtime and connection.Topics Include:...

When our kids are the target of unwanted attention, often our first impulse is to step in as their protector. Unfortunately, our efforts typically aren't effective. And as kids grow older these types of interactions only become more complicated.In today’s episode, Bridget explores how we can equip kids with the tools they need to navigate tough situations. She discusses why the desire to protect our kids often backfires, and how we can empower them to stand up for themselves and set clear bou...