Building Executive Function Skills During Travel: Insights for International Parenting

In this episode of the Globally Thriving Families Podcast, host Clare O'Byrne, a parent coach and occupational therapist, discusses how travel can help develop children's executive function skills, including emotional regulation. As part of the summer shorts series, Clare provides practical tips for managing travel-related stress and supporting children's wellbeing during school holidays. She emphasizes the importance of co-regulation, naming emotions, incorporating movement breaks, offering choices, and expecting some level of dysregulation. Clare also invites listeners to connect with her on social media and consider parent coaching.

00:00 Introduction to Globally Thriving Families
01:03 Summer Shorts Series Overview
01:34 Travel and Emotional Regulation
04:38 Supporting Executive Function Skills
04:51 Practical Tips for Co-Regulation
05:51 Name It to Tame It: Managing Big Feelings
06:39 Movement and Sensory Breaks
07:24 Empowering Kids with Choices
08:01 Expecting and Managing Dysregulation
08:25 Conclusion and Contact Information

Resources mentioned in this episode: The Whole - Brain Child by Dr Daniel J. Siegal and Dr Tina Payne Bryson.

Connect with Clare: globally.thriving@gmail.com

Website: https://www.globallythriving.com

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Book a free 20 minute call with Clare: https://tidycal.com/globallythriving/20-minute-meeting