How To See The World Through Your Child's Eyes

How do we build stronger relationships with our children, especially when we're tired, overwhelmed, or simply seeing a situation through adult eyes? In this special Podapalooza mini-episode, Gwendolyn talks with speech-language pathologist and The Language of Playhost Dinalynn Rosenbush about how our understanding of child development is changing the way we parent. Dinalynn shares practical ways parents can use play, curiosity, and connection to better understand what a child is communicating. What happens, for example, when we resist telling a crying child that something is "no big deal" and become curious about why it feels like a very big deal from their perspective? And what can an exhausted parent do when a child asks to play at the end of a long workday? The conversation also takes a philosophical turn. We examine the assumptions inherited from previous generations, the danger of treating "that's how I was raised" as sufficient evidence for how children should be raised, and the generalizations we make about who children are supposed to be. Instead, what happens when parents remain open to new research about children's brains, communication, and development—and remain curious about the unique little human in front of them? A warm, practical conversation about parenting, child development, family relationships, emotional wellness, communication, and the surprising power of play. Learn more about Dinalynn's work: The Language of Play More Philosophy Resources, Media, Books, and Podcasting Tools: GoodIsInTheDetails.com Get your "Curiosity Mode On" mug inspired by Good Is In The Details.