Milk and Madness

Have you ever used these phrases- "Use your words" or "Everything will be OK"? We have....

In this episode of the Milk and Madness podcast, we explore the profound impact of language on children's development and behaviour. We share personal anecdotes and techniques for balancing positive reinforcement with allowing kids to learn from failure, influencing self-esteem, emotional growth, and resilience. We cover the importance of using clear, positive instructions, managing swear words, and the role of tone and body language in communication. We believe in avoiding negative labels, modelling emotional regulation, and providing an environment for children to thrive within set boundaries. 

What we discussed:
00:00 Welcome to the Milk and Madness Podcast

00:22 The Power of Language in Shaping Young Minds

01:06 Personal Reflections on Language and Parenting

02:48 Navigating Encouragement and Failure

06:45 Impact of Childhood Labels and Encouragement

15:42 Swearing and Tone: Teaching Kids About Language

18:52 Navigating Language with Kids

20:01 Ambrose's Naughty Words

22:30 Gentle Parenting and Tough Love

24:28 The Importance of Fairness

26:24 Phrases to Avoid with Kids

31:10 Building Resilience and Grit

32:57 Wrapping Up: The Power of Words

Email us and let us know how you’re going at contact@milkandmadness.com

Remember, you’re doing a great job! 

If you're currently going through this - please connect with us and let us know how it's all going!! We would love some tips ourselves! 

With love, 

Nhi & Dee 

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