Practical Workshop: Little People, Big Feelings

What's it about?

Practical Workshop: Little People, Big Feelings: Staying calm through tantrums, starting school & co.A practical workshop with Natascha Lechner for parents, grandparents, and everyone who accompanies children.Summer is coming to an end and the start of school is just around the corner. A new phase of life and the changed environment often bring not only anticipation but also great uncertainties and stressful situations into family life. When children's fuses blow and feelings like anger, fear, or frustration take over, adults quickly reach their limits. But what happens in the body in such moments and how can we react without losing our own nerves? To find answers to these questions, the Stadtbücherei Eggenburg invites you to a two-hour practical workshop with expert Natascha Lechner. The interactive evening is dedicated to emotional health in the family in three practical steps: Body & Breathing: Learn what happens in the child's brain when overwhelmed (Fight, Flight, or Freeze) and why talking often no longer helps in emotionally exceptional situations because logical thinking is blocked. Natascha Lechner shows what a central role proper breathing plays in calming the nervous system again. Self-care for Adults: Co-regulation begins with ourselves. Learn acute strategies to stay calm in typical stressful moments – such as during homework or morning dawdling – and to give the child the necessary support in the storm. Tools for Everyday Life: Look forward to concrete action strategies for tantrums and child-friendly breathing and body exercises (such as "bee buzzing" or "blowing out a candle") for home. All participants will also receive lovingly designed impulse cards to take home, which serve as a visual anchor in acute cases. Special Extra from the Stadtbücherei: The Healing Power of Stories In addition to the workshop program, we present selected children's books (e.g., on topics such as anger, courage, and mindfulness) as well as guidebooks for parents from our collection. Reading together is a powerful tool: stories create a safe distance, allowing children to recognize themselves in the picture book heroes, playfully discover solutions, and feel seen and understood with their emotions. The evening concludes with a Q&A session, where there will be time for individual concerns with Natascha Lechner. During the cozy get-together, you will of course have the opportunity to browse through the presented books and borrow them directly for home. We look forward to exchanging ideas with you! FOR WHOM: Parents, grandparents, etc. WHEN: Monday, September 28th at 6:30 PM DURATION: 2 hours WHERE: Stadtbücherei Eggenburg Registration at: Tel.: 0664 284 2747 Admission free – donations welcome!

Where?

Kremserstraße 1

Organiser: Lechner Natascha