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In this episode of the Playful Connection Podcast, Eddie Shin will explore four simple deep breathing exercises with specific examples of how to teach them to your children and teenagers and why and how they help.

1. Balloon Breathing
2. 4-7-8 Breathing
3. Box Breathing (or also known as Square Breathing)
4. 5-5-5 Breathing

Practicing deep breathing exercises together can create a peaceful and supportive environment, demonstrating that you are attentive to their emotional needs. This shared activity builds a foundation of mutual understanding and trust, reinforcing your role as a reliable source of comfort and guidance in their lives.

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In this episode of the Playful Connection Podcast, Eddie Shin will share 4 simple tips to help you better understand and implement narrative play with your children and teenagers.

1. Understanding Narrative Play
2. Creating Shared Stories
3. Encouraging Emotional Expression
4. Building Communication and Empathy

Narrative play is a method to build stronger connections with children and teens. Incorporating it into your interactions with the children and teens in your life can enhance understanding, empathy, and communication.

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In this episode of the Playful Connection Podcast, Eddie Shin will share 4 practical tips to help you implement child-centered play in your daily routine.

1. Follow Their Lead
2. Create a Safe and Inviting Play Space
3. Be Present and Engaged
4. Encourage Expressive Play

Child-centered play is a way to build trust, understanding, and emotional connection with the children and teens in your life. As you apply the tips of following their lead, creating a safe and inviting play space, being present and engaged, and encouraging expressive play, observe the positive impacts on your relationships with kids and teens.

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In this episode of the Playful Connection Podcast, Eddie Shin will share 4 practical tips on fostering emotional regulation through playful and meaningful activities.

1. Use Role-Playing Games
2. Incorporate Mindfulness Activities
3. Play Emotion-Based Board Games
4. Create an Emotion Jar

Identifying ways to playfully teach about and practice emotional regulation skills is important in developing emotional regulation in children and teens, helping them to develop healthier interactions and stronger relationships.

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In this episode of the Playful Connection Podcast, Eddie Shin will share 4 practical tips on fostering resilience to enhance your connections with children and teens.

1. Encourage a Growth Mindset
2. Model Resilient Behavior
3. Create a Safe Environment for Risk-Taking
4. Incorporate Playful Problem-Solving

Encouraging a growth mindset, modeling resilient behavior, creating a safe environment for risk-taking, and incorporating playful problem-solving help with creating positive changes in connections with young people. Developing resilience not only builds stronger relationships with children and teens, but also builds stronger and more well-adapted individuals.

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In this episode of the Playful Connection Podcast, Eddie Shin will share 4 practical tips to recognize and address these emotions effectively in your interactions with young people.

1. Understand the Difference Between Shame and Guilt
2. Address Mistakes with Compassion
3. Encourage Open Discussions about Emotions
4. Model Healthy Responses to Mistakes

Recognizing and addressing shame and guilt appropriately can foster emotional well-being and stronger connections. As we recognize the difference between shame and guilt and apply the tips above, you will find opportunities to build stronger, healthier connections with the kids and teens in your life.

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In this episode of the Playful Connection Podcast, Eddie Shin will share 4 simple tips of how patience can improve your connection with the children and teenagers in your life, as well as how it can help them to learn and grow emotionally.

1. Practice Active Listening
2. Encourage Effort, Not Just Results
3. Model Patience in Challenging Situations
4. Set Realistic Expectations

Having patience fosters trust, understanding, and open communication. Patience allows you to respond thoughtfully to their needs and emotions, creating a supportive environment where they feel valued and respected. This strengthens your bond and encourages healthy, positive interactions.

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In this episode of the Playful Connection Podcast, Eddie Shin will share 4 different reasons as to why and how mindfulness can improve your connection with the children and teenagers in your life, as well as how it can help them to learn and grow emotionally.

1. Presence and Attention
2. Empathy and Understanding
3. Emotional Regulation
4. Building Trust and Connection

Mindfulness is like a compass guiding children and teenagers through the maze of relationships, helping them navigate with clarity and compassion. By honing their ability to be present and empathetic, mindfulness lays the groundwork for stronger connections built on trust and mutual understanding.

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