Spin Cycle – Parent - With Understanding Comes Calm

When your child exhibits unexpected behavior, your immediate reaction is to:

Feel overwhelmed and unsure of how to respond.

React with frustration or raise your voice.

Pause to understand the underlying cause before responding.

1 out of 8

How often do you and your partner disagree on parenting approaches?

Frequently; it feels like a constant struggle.

Occasionally; we have our differences but manage.

Rarely; we're usually on the same page.

2 out of 8

Do you feel like you're constantly reacting to crises rather than preventing them?

Yes, it's a never-ending cycle.

Sometimes, but we have some preventive measures in place.

No, we proactively manage situations before they escalate.

3 out of 8

How confident are you in understanding your child's unique needs?

Not very; it's often confusing.

Somewhat; I have a general idea.

Very; I feel attuned to their needs.

4 out of 8

When challenges arise, do you have strategies in place to address them?

No, we often improvise.

We have a few strategies, but they don't always work.

Yes, we have effective strategies that we adapt as needed.

5 out of 8

What happens when you and your child enter into a power struggle?

I yell, “just do what I say!”

I try bribes, threats, incentives until something works.

I stop, breathe, and take a break. Once we’re calm we try to discuss the issue and our respective needs.

6 out of 8

How do you advocate on behalf of your child?

I feel so emotional I lose my focus and never get to say what I actually meant to say.

I rewrite what I want to say and practice in front of a mirror multiple times.

I identify a goal and create action items toward that goal.

7 out of 8

How do you address your child’s social challenges?

It’s like living my childhood traumas all over again so I try everything I can to help my child avoid painful interactions.

I am methodical about planning playdates so my child can practice skills.I am methodical about planning playdates so my child can practice skills.

I lean into my child’s passions and interests so (s)he can learn skills naturally doing something (s)he loves.

8 out of 8

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