👨‍👩‍👧 Empowered Parenting for Stronger Families
Course overview
Lesson Overview

4.34 – Understanding the Freeze Response in Children: When overwhelmed, some children don’t fight or cry—they freeze. This reaction is a natural survival response, not defiance. Recognizing it helps parents approach with compassion instead of frustration. During a freeze, children may appear distant, silent, or unable to respond. The best approach is patience and gentle reassurance rather than pressure. Creating a calm environment allows the nervous system to reset. Afterward, parents can discuss what felt overwhelming and how to feel safer next time. Teaching grounding and relaxation skills helps reduce recurrence. Understanding the freeze response deepens empathy and improves emotional attunement. Over time, children learn that safety returns through calm presence and trust.

About this course

A practical guide to building stronger family relationships through effective parenting strategies, positive communication, and supportive discipline.

This course includes:
  • Practical parenting strategies and discipline frameworks
  • Communication exercises to improve parent-child relationships
  • Real-world scenarios for practicing conflict resolution and problem-solving

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