Ep. 18 | Five Misconceptions About The Brain First Approach

SUMMARY - In this episode, Eileen addresses 5 common misconceptions parents and providers have about what it means to parent and support kids from a Brain First lens. TAKEAWAYS: Here are the 5 misconceptions that Eileen addresses in this episode. With each misconception, she breaks down why it is a misconception and helps listeners deepen their understanding even further about what it means to parent from a Brain First lens. Misconception 1: "Parenting from a Brain First lens means I am allowing or giving in to behavior that is definitely not okay." Misconception 2: "If I parent my child through a Brain First lens, they will never learn how to live in the 'real' world." Misconception 3: "If I parent from child from a Brain First lens, then I am saying I no longer have expectations for them or their behavior." Misconception 4: "If I do not show my child that I am in charge by addressing behavior immediately, I will lose my parental authority and my child will believe they can walk over me and do whatever they want." Misconception 5: "Parenting from a Brain First lens sounds like a lot of work and I am already exhausted. I can not add another thing to my plate." RESOURCES: Blog: Moving Forward by Circling Back Brain First Parenting Podcast Episode 9: Let Go of the Fear That You Are Over-Accommodating ======================= If you appreciated this episode, and would like to receive a weekly note from Eileen about the Brain First Parenting journey every Monday, you can subscribe to her free newsletter HERE! You can also check out all the FREE resources Eileen offers for parents, and learn more about all things Brain First at her website: eileendevine.com And of course, find and follow Eileen on social media: Facebook Instagram Pinterest