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Get my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.comSign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips. Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747SHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I speak with clinical psychologist Dr. Rebecca Kennedy about rethinking the way we raise our children, the importance of saying sorry to our kids, why it is never too late to fix the mistakes we make as parents, how to explain our own emotions to our children, and so much more!Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/how-to-train-your-child-to-understand-process-verbalize-intense-emotions-tips-on-dealing-with-parent-guilt-how-to-deal-with-past-parenting-mistakesFor more info on Dr. Rebecca Kennedy: goodinside.comHer instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drbeckyatgoodinside/Her workshops: learning.goodinside.comHer podcast, Good Inside with Dr Becky: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/good-inside-with-dr-beckyOFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:-BiOptimizer’s Cognibiotics: Get up to 49% off your order and free shipping on select packages at cognibiotics.com/drleaf.-Public Goods: Receive $15 off your first Public Goods order with NO MINIMUM purchase. Just go to https://www.publicgoods.com and use code DRLEAF at checkout.-Best Fiends: Download Best Fiends today for free on the Apple App Store or Google Play.PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS:2:00 How to talk to your children about your difficult emotions8:30 How to talk to teenagers and adult children about what you are going through13:36 Why we need to say sorry to our children, no matter how old they are17:30 The importance of teaching our children to think, challenge and question everything23:30 How to help our children when they are going through a tough time28:10 How to teach your child about consent and saying no33:10 Why you need to teach your children about self-care from young37:45 How to manage and deal with parent guilt48:05 How to teach your children to validate and trust their own feelings50:33 Why boundaries are important for empathy52:07 How to respond when your child starts winingADDITIONAL RESOURCES:-Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources Follow me on social media for daily mental health tips & strategies:-Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/--Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf-Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf-Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/drcarolineleafIf you enjoyed this episode please leave a 5 review on iTunes, Google Play, or wherever you are listening! And don't forget to subscribe and share this podcast with friends and family! I love seeing your posts on social media!