Alyssa Campbell: Emotional Regulation, Resilience, and Proactive Behavior Support for Children
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Summary
In this episode of "Right About Now," host Ryan Alford interviews Alyssa Campbell, author of "Big Kids Bigger Feelings" and CEO of Seed and Sew Collaborative. Alyssa discusses her new book, which helps parents and educators understand and support the emotional and nervous system development of children aged 5 to 12. The conversation explores practical strategies for managing kids' emotions, the importance of proactive support in schools, and the need to address the root causes of behavior. Alyssa emphasizes building resilience, not removing challenges, and offers actionable insights for families and teachers.
Takeaways
- Emotional development in children aged 5 to 12
- Strategies for parents and educators to support children's emotional management
- Overview of the books "Tiny Humans Big Emotions" and "Big Kids Bigger Feelings"
- The importance of understanding children's nervous system and sensory processing
- The role of schools and educators in addressing emotional challenges
- Proactive vs. reactive approaches to behavior management in educational settings
- The significance of creating calm and regulating environments for children
- Customizing behavior support plans based on individual children's needs
- Building resilience in children through emotional awareness and processing
- The impact of societal factors, such as poverty and trauma, on children's behavior and emotional health
Show Notes
Summary
In this episode of "Right About Now," host Ryan Alford interviews Alyssa Campbell, author of "Big Kids Bigger Feelings" and CEO of Seed and Sew Collaborative. Alyssa discusses her new book, which helps parents and educators understand and support the emotional and nervous system development of children aged 5 to 12. The conversation explores practical strategies for managing kids' emotions, the importance of proactive support in schools, and the need to address the root causes of behavior. Alyssa emphasizes building resilience, not removing challenges, and offers actionable insights for families and teachers.
Takeaways
- Emotional development in children aged 5 to 12
- Strategies for parents and educators to support children's emotional management
- Overview of the books "Tiny Humans Big Emotions" and "Big Kids Bigger Feelings"
- The importance of understanding children's nervous system and sensory processing
- The role of schools and educators in addressing emotional challenges
- Proactive vs. reactive approaches to behavior management in educational settings
- The significance of creating calm and regulating environments for children
- Customizing behavior support plans based on individual children's needs
- Building resilience in children through emotional awareness and processing
- The impact of societal factors, such as poverty and trauma, on children's behavior and emotional health