Unlocking the Power of BBP (Brain-Based Parenting)
A Journey to Stronger Connection (5-minute read)
Parenting can sometimes feel like navigating through a mysterious labyrinth, with twists and turns that leave us scratching our heads. We love our kids dearly, but let's be honest, they have a way of challenging us in the most unexpected ways. 😭
SO….how can BBP help you?
THE Scenario:
You're sitting at the kitchen table, attempting to have a meaningful conversation with your child (he/she’s rolling their eyes 🙄) You're discussing curfew, and things aren’t going well. Your calm reasoning falls on deaf ears, and frustration starts bubbling within you 😡 It feels like you speak different languages. Well, guess what? In a way, you are! Because …..
THE Reason
When our brain senses danger and it activates the fight-flight-freeze response. Your limbic system gets flooded with emotions and hormones. Your cortex gets overwhelmed and shuts down. This is what happens when you flip your lid. You lose control of your rational thinking and act impulsively or defensively. ( Please click HERE to watch the 🎞️ of the model ✋ + 🧠 )
This can happen to anyone, especially children whose brains are still developing and maturing. Their cortex is not fully developed until their mid-20s 🤯 , so they rely more on their limbic system and brainstem to process information and react to situations. That’s why they can have BIG emotions 😡 and meltdowns 🫠 over seemingly small things.
THE Plan
To implement Brain-Based Parenting (BBP) effectively, parents can follow an action plan that includes the following steps:
1) EDUCATE YOURSELF
Yes, I know. It’s not easy BUT it’s not difficult either.
Don’t try to do it all at once. Tackle it bit by bit. TRY to pick just 1 of these below:Follow YouTube Channels on Parenting, such as 123MagicParening
Access other reliable online resources
Attend parenting workshops like this one
Read books such as
Reading makes your brain grow, and then your child’s brain will follow suit
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2) FORSTER THE RELATIONSHIP
ASK yourself …
“Do I often respond to my child’s need promptly?"HOW can you?
comfort and give them reassurance 😮💨
do more hugging 🫂
give them eye contact when I’m busy 🥺
This will help to establish a foundation of trust and emotional security. In turn, it will help their brain 🧠 to grow healthily.
3) POSITIVE DISCIPLINE
Yes, we know discipline is good BUT the challenge is whether you and your child both can feel positive about it. 
HOW can you?
Teach them not JUST punish them 🧑🏻🏫
Set clear and consistent boundaries ⛔️
Use logical consequences 💡
Offer praise and rewards to reinforce positive behaviours 👏
Encourage problem-solving 🤔
Do these, your brain & their brains will THANK YOU!
Remember….
There’s no such thing as a bad parent.
There’s a trained parent and an untrained parent.
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