Parenting the Intensity Anouk Briere-Godbout

Welcome to "Parenting the Intensity!"
In this episode of "Parenting the Intensity," we delve into the challenges and rewards of raising emotionally intense children with our special guest, Scotti Weintraub, founder of Reframe Parenting and a mother of two teens.
The insightful conversation with Scotti centers around reframing the way we view children's struggles and changing our perspectives to be more effective in supporting them. We explore the importance of understanding and guiding children as individuals, navigating societal pressures, and fostering healthy, critical thinking.
Join us as we discover valuable strategies for parents and caregivers, touching on self-awareness, communication, collaboration, and the powerful impact of positive feedback.
"Leading with curiosity: Rather than jumping first to judgment, why can't he turn his homework in? I wonder why he's not turning in his homework. "
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To be able to enjoy your life and kids, not always being afraid of the next outburst
Take a deep breath, keep going, we’re all in this together!
Music by Oleksii Kaplunskyi from Pixabay

Welcome to "Parenting the Intensity!"
In this episode of Parenting the Intensity, we delve into the reasons why we want our kids to calm down. Anouk discusses the unrealistic expectations society places on children to behave in a certain way, particularly challenging for emotionally intense kids. Anouk emphasizes the importance of adapting the environment and changing expectations, rather than trying to change the child.
By focusing on the child's current needs and providing necessary accommodations, parents can support their children in developing resilience and adapting to the world as they grow older.
Anouk encourages listeners to consider whether their expectations are realistic in the moment and provides valuable insights on parenting emotionally intense kids.

"Most of the time, we need to make changes around the child for them to then be able to collaborate, learn, behave, act in a way that we are that is expected of them."

Make sure to subscribe to our podcast for future episodes and leave a rating and review, that helps us get in front of more parents. Don't forget to check out the resources mentioned on our website at www.parentingtheintensity.ca
Join the "Parenting the Intensity Community" to find the right things that works for YOUR child and adapt them to YOUR reality.
To be able to enjoy your life and kids, not always being afraid of the next outburst
Take a deep breath, keep going, we’re all in this together!
Music by Oleksii Kaplunskyi from Pixabay

Welcome to "Parenting the Intensity!"
Today we are looking at the parent side of things, what we are experiencing as parents of emotionally intense kids.
In one word: challenging
In another words it can be isolating, frustrating, discouraging, stretching, feeling like we are failing...but it's also impressive, stimulating and endearing. Because they are not just their struggle and we are becoming better parents every day by being their parents. 
We also addresses the judgment and self-doubt that parents in this situation commonly experience, offering hope and practical solutions for creating a better relationship and finding peace in parenting. Join us as we explore the unique journey of parenting emotionally intense children and discover the support and resources available to navigate this challenging yet rewarding experience.

"You have the power to make changes, and I'm guessing that's why you're here.
So I want you to know that there's other possibilities, and your life don't have to look that way."

Make sure to subscribe to our podcast for future episodes and leave a rating and review, that helps us get in front of more parents. Don't forget to check out the resources mentioned on our website at www.parentingtheintensity.ca
Join the "Parenting the Intensity Community" to find the right things that works for YOUR child and adapt them to YOUR reality.
To be able to enjoy your life and kids, not always being afraid of the next outburst
Take a deep breath, keep going, we’re all in this together!
Music by Oleksii Kaplunskyi from Pixabay

Welcome to "Parenting the Intensity!"
In this episode I'm breaking down the basic principles of parenting an emotionally intense child which are:
Reframe: They are not doing it on purposeHelping them be calmerBeing calm ourselves (regulation and coregulation)
There is also some other essentials to keep in mind that make parenting emotionally intense kids different and easier:
Expecting the intensity and not seeing that as bad but at the way they express themselvesNot escalating (hard hard hard)Detective work: getting to know them like the palm of our handBeing their voiceBuilding them up (they will be put down so often)
"It's okay that they express themselves. It's okay that they let the stress out."
Resources mentioned on the podcast 
Parenting the Intensity CommunityEpisode 40 about self careParenting the Intensity RetreatWho's That Kid?Child AdvocacyEpisodes on Advocacy: Episode 6 and Episode 36 (more are coming soon)
Make sure to subscribe to our podcast for future episodes and leave a rating and review, that helps us get in front of more parents. Don't forget to check out the resources mentioned on our website at www.parentingtheintensity.ca
Join the "Parenting the Intensity Community" to find the right things that works for YOUR child and adapt them to YOUR reality.
To be able to enjoy your life and kids, not always being afraid of the next outburst
Take a deep breath, keep going, we’re all in this together!
Music by Oleksii Kaplunskyi from Pixabay

Quick note: the Podcast will now be released every 2 weeks, so you can dive in the archives if you want to listen and there's no new one!

Welcome to "Parenting the Intensity!"
In this episode of "Parenting the Intensity," host Anouk takes a deep dive into the world of emotionally intense kids. Focusing the discussion around the three types of emotionally intense kids – the lion, the hedgehog, and the sloth – Anouk provides a detailed explanation of what it means to be emotionally intense, how it manifests in children, and the distinct characteristics of each type.
She delves into real-life examples and sheds light on the challenges and struggles faced by parents of emotionally intense kids. Anouk also emphasizes the importance of understanding and supporting these children, while deconstructing misconceptions and providing a much-needed perspective.
So, grab a cup of tea and join Anouk as she breaks down the complexities of parenting emotionally intense kids, offering insight, empathy, and practical guidance.

"If you think you have emotionally intense kids, you most probably are."

Make sure to subscribe to our podcast for future episodes and leave a rating and review, that helps us get in front of more parents. Don't forget to check out the resources mentioned on our website at www.parentingtheintensity.ca
Join the "Parenting the Intensity Community" to find the right things that works for YOUR child and adapt them to YOUR reality.
To be able to enjoy your life and kids, not always being afraid of the next outburst
Take a deep breath, keep going, we’re all in this together!
Music by Oleksii Kaplunskyi from Pixabay

Welcome to "Parenting the Intensity!"
It's time for a quick update on the Parenting the Intensity podcast! I'm shaking things up to bring you even more valuable content focused on parenting emotionally intense kids. I will be breaking it down into five key areas, like helping kids calm down and boosting parental confidence. Plus, I'm planning a mix of solo chats and guest interviews to keep things interesting. And I would love to hear from you, so if you've got ideas or questions, reach out and get involved, this podcast is for YOU.
Get ready to dive deeper into the wild world of parenting the intensity - we're in this together!

"I want to make it easier for you to follow, understand, and I wanna dig deeper in some specific topics that I consider essential for parents of Emotionally Intense Kids"

Make sure to subscribe to our podcast for future episodes and leave a rating and review, that helps us get in front of more parents. Don't forget to check out the resources mentioned on our website at www.parentingtheintensity.ca
Join the "Parenting the Intensity Community" to find the right things that works for YOUR child and adapt them to YOUR reality.
To be able to enjoy your life and kids, not always being afraid of the next outburst
Take a deep breath, keep going, we’re all in this together!
Music by Oleksii Kaplunskyi from Pixabay