{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Wire Talk with Karen Stubbs","title":"507: How To Handle Big Emotions in Kids","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1263,"description":"Today Karen and Emily tackle listener questions about kids with big emotions; the pouters, the perfectionists, the rule followers, and the fiercely competitive. Whether your child melts down when they lose, struggles to say they’re having fun, or takes rules a little too seriously, this episode will help you parent the way they’re wired instead of fighting against it.Episode Recap:Join Wire Talk+, our VIP club for listeners (3:45)Is it okay to let my sensitive child pout in his room? (4:27)My “blue child” never says she’s having fun and it’s discouraging to me (9:55)How do I handle an overly strict rule follower? (13:30)My 9 yr old cannot bear losing - should I give him consequences for meltdowns? (17:28)You’re not going to change the way your kid is wired, but you can understand it (20:00) Scripture: Proverbs 22:6 (NIV) “Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it.”Discussion Questions: Does my child need space or correction in emotional moments?Am I reacting to their personality, or am I training their character?Do I expect my child to respond emotionally the way I would?Where do I need to be more consistent with consequences?How can I model emotional regulation in my own responses?Resources:Listen to the rest of our conversation on WT+: boaw.mom/insiderSend us your questions through the BOAW Moms app [Apple] [Google Play]Check out our BRAND NEW Bible study: How To Teach Your Kids the BibleCheck out Raising Emotionally Strong Boys by David Thomas Want More of This Conversation?Wire Talk+ listeners get extended conversations every week! Today Karen is sharing insights on parenting “blue” temperaments specifically.Head HERE and join us for the full conversation.","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/Jy0IgajJjPa1_KW9uYlwasPQsFFQYV-pgFRYgWGtXog/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS82MTYy/YWEyYjMxMWRlMGJk/ZDhlOGI2YzlkMmQ2/ODY0NS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}