Ep. 221: A Brain-Based Way to Understand Baffling Behavior

Could you use a short refresher about what I mean when I say your child’s "owl brain flew away"? Or do yoRu know someone who is willing to listen to a short explanation of how you’re approaching your child’s baffling behaviors?
In this episode, I revisit - briefly- what behavior really is and the owl, watchdog, and possum brain metaphor. I explain why it's such a helpful way to understand your child's baffling behaviors. I also talk about what actually helps those protective brains calm down so the owl can return.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
• What the owl, watchdog, and possum brains really represent in your child’s behavior.
• How to recognize which brain state is in charge.
• Why our goal isn’t to fix the behavior but to offer regulation, connection, and safety.

Resources mentioned in this podcast:
• Focus on the Nervous System to Change Behavior {EP 84} (robyngobbel.com/changebehavior)• Webinar and eBook - Focus on the Nervous System (robyngobbel.com/webinarreplay)

• START HERE (subscribepage.com/startherepodcast) podcast
• Raising Kids with Big, Baffling Behaviors (robyngobbel.com/book)
• All Behavior Makes Sense infographic (robyngobbel.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/No-…)
• Owl, Watchdog, Possum fridge sheet packet (robyngobbel.com/download)

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