70: How to Spot a Sneaky Spider. With Dr. Amy Saltzman

The Art of Parenting

If you or your child suspect something is not right, trust the instincts and take action. Listen in to learn how to spot a sneaky spider.

Trigger warning: As the episode unraveled it became a very emotional interview for me, as it might for you. I was triggered with some of the things she shared, realizing that I had been a victim of covert emotional abuse.

Dr. Amy took a moment to help me and all listening to be mindful and loving towards ourselves.

Please take good care of yourself and as Dr. Amy shared, have loving curiosity as to why some of these conversations may trigger you.

What We Talked About:

• How do we protect our children from abuse before the fact
• How to help children recognize the signs and be confident to report them
• What is covert emotional abuse and how to identify it
• How parents can help their children when they are feeling that something is not right
• The importance of Mindfulness
• Teaching our children to have physical and emotional autonomy

Things to Remember:

“Mindfulness is paying attention here and now with kindness and curiosity so that we can choose our behavior.”

“It’s very hard for children to understand that the person that’s being overly nice is a potential risk.”

“As uncomfortable as having these conversations with your children may be, it’s way more comfortable than having a conversation after the fact.”

- Dr. Amy Saltzman

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