In this bonus episode of the Mindful Motherhood Podcast, Dr. Katie addresses the emergence of 'bad' words throughout childhood and adolescence and how to turn these awkward moments into teaching opportunities. She explains how children's brains are wired to mimic and explore language, and recommends establishing boundaries around inappropriate language use by establishing specific 'safe zones' at home (e.g., the bathroom), for language exploration without social consequence. This strategy provides children an outlet for their curiosity, emphasizes context in language, and helps develop children's communication and impulse control skills in a constructive and mindful manner. Tune in to learn more!Website: https://mindfulmotherhoodpodcast.alitu.com/Connect with us! mindfulmompod@gmail.com
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