{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"It’s All Your Fault: High Conflict People","title":"Why Your Child Absorbs Your Emotions","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/78aaba2d\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1970,"description":"In high conflict divorce, children don’t just witness a parent’s distress—they absorb it, often without knowing where the feeling is coming from. Bill Eddy and Megan Hunter explain the brain science behind emotional contagion, why it can quietly build a child’s resistance to the healthier parent, and what that parent can do about it. From holding the schedule steady under emotional pressure, to teaching the four big skills for life, to naming emotions out loud to reduce their intensity—this episode gives parents practical tools they can use inside their own home starting today.\nResources from this episode:\nBOOKS\nDon't Alienate the Kids\nBIFF for CoParent Communication\nCOURSES & CLASSES FOR PARENTS\nConflict Influencer™ Class\nNew Ways for Families Class + Coaching (for parents)\nResistance, Refusal and the Child’s Brain\nARTICLE\n7 Ways Children’s Brains Absorb Their Parent's’ Emotions in Divorce (And What You Can Do About It)\nTRAINING\nProfessional Organizational Training: info@highconflictinstitute.com\n\nSubmit Questions | Full Show Notes | Bookstore | Website\nWatch this episode on YouTube!\nImportant Notice: Our discussions focus on behavioral patterns rather than diagnoses. For specific legal or therapeutic guidance, please consult qualified professionals in your area.","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/mMyRt1KE9ifhcy6s5OCZZIHSa3HFTTLMyzXMa0kp8z4/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzMzMTkxLzE2NjA0/MTU5MjAtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}