Andrea Vitz
Andrea Vitz, Jon Leon Guerrero
05-02-2024 Let Me Bring Hope
05-02-2024 Let Me Bring Hope
05-02-2024 Let Me Bring Hope
Thursday 2nd May 2024
Learn how to create emotional harmony in your family with tips from Dr. Andrea Vitz and Jon Leon Guerrero, inspired by the prayer of St. Francis.
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Episode Overview
- Parents need to be the guiding force for their children.
- Maintain your own emotional and mental health as an example.
- External influences like sugar and media impact children's behaviour.
- Teach children emotional regulation from an early age.
- Consistent practice and intentionality create family harmony.
If you can potty train an infant, you can do anything.
Have you ever wondered how to create harmony in your family, especially when it feels like everyone is playing their own tune? In this episode of Levelheaded Talk, Dr. Andrea Vitz and Jon Leon Guerrero explore the concept of 'tuning your instrument' as a metaphor for emotional sobriety and effective parenting. Drawing inspiration from the prayer of St.
Francis, they discuss the importance of being a guiding force for your children, ensuring they learn to regulate their emotions and behaviours by following your example. Dr. Vitz emphasises that every family needs a leader who can set the tone. She explains how parents can be that 'magnet' their children need to sync up with, even when the kids seem out of tune.
By maintaining your own emotional and mental health, you become a model for your children, helping them navigate life's ups and downs. Jon adds a humorous yet insightful touch by comparing parenting to leading an ensemble. He notes that just like musicians need to practice together to stay in harmony, families need to work together to create a balanced environment.
They also discuss the impact of external influences like sugar, sleep, and media on children's behaviour and how parents can counteract these by being consistent and intentional. The episode also touches on the idea of 'conscious brainwashing'—helping children develop positive habits and mindsets from an early age. Dr. Vitz suggests that if you can potty train an infant, you can teach them anything, including emotional regulation.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to improve their family dynamics and foster emotional sobriety at home. Tune in to learn how you can be the anchor that helps your children find their own groove.