Episode 18: Teaching our children how to maintain connection
Smiles are contagious - and when we share these it can help give us a lift. But how do we navigate helping our children connect with others, particularly when their relationships can be so dependent on who is in their class this year?
Join me as I chat about the importance of connection, happy hormones and warding off loneliness.
In this episode we cover:
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The power of a smile
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Challenging yourself to say hello to everyone you meet
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Overcoming fear of rejection and being worthy
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Yearning to be part of something bigger
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Avoiding people burnout
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How to manage different personalities that come up
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Modelling behaviour for children
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Our responsibility to teach children about connection
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Teaching children to get happy hormones, rather than synthetic ones later
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Small talk is a fundamental part of connection
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Conversation starter ideas.
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