Mirror Neurons | PBS LearningMedia

Mirror neurons are why your child becomes what they see, not what you tell them. When you’re anxious, their brain copies anxiety. When you’re dysregulated, they absorb dysregulation. When you yell to teach calm, their nervous system learns chaos. Your child’s brain is wired to mirror your emotional state — that’s biology, not defiance. This is why “do as I say, not as I do” doesn’t work. They’re learning their blueprint by watching how you handle stress, conflict, and big emotions. You can tell

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