Episode 56: Are you struggling to understand why your child exhibits big behaviors like yelling, hitting, or biting? In this episode, we uncover the reasons behind these actions and provide practical strategies to help you navigate them.

In this insightful episode, Dayna Abraham sits down with Krysten Taprell, a psychologist with over 20 years of experience and author of "Guidance from the Therapist Parent." Together, they discuss the normalcy of big behaviors in children, what these behaviors communicate, and how parents can better manage their own reactions to support their children effectively. This episode is packed with practical tools and strategies to help parents navigate challenging behaviors with understanding and compassion.

"When we recognize that big behaviors are a form of communication, we can better support our children through their most challenging moments." - Krysten Taprell

Key Takeaways:

• [00:00:00] Understanding Big Behaviors: Big behaviors like yelling, hitting, and biting are normal and communicate a child's inability to cope with overwhelming situations.
• [00:02:00] Krysten's Background: Krysten shares her journey as a psychologist and the inspiration behind her book.
• [00:04:00] Misconceptions About Big Behaviors: Addressing common misconceptions and helping parents understand the root causes of challenging behaviors.
• [00:06:00] Managing Parental Triggers: Importance of parents managing their own reactions and triggers to help their children effectively.
• [00:09:00] Tools for Staying Calm: Practical tools for parents to remain calm, including breathing techniques and self-reflection.
• [00:11:00] Building Connection: Strategies for building a strong connection with children, even after challenging behaviors.
• [00:16:00] Handling Behaviors in the Moment: Tips for managing big behaviors in real-time and the importance of taking breaks.
• [00:18:00] Setting Boundaries: How to set and enforce boundaries while maintaining a compassionate approach.
• [00:20:00] Practical Tools from the Book: Exercises and tools from Krysten's book to help children manage anxiety and big emotions.
• [00:22:00] Final Advice: Krysten's message to parents: your child is doing the best they can, and so are you.

Additional Resources:

• Guidance from the Therapist Parent: Discover practical tools and strategies from Krysten Taprell's book to help navigate big behaviors in children.
• Calm the Chaos Book: Need help getting out of survival mode, one baby step at a time? Grab a copy of the roadmap designed for you.
• Free Parenting Style Quiz: 📝 Take this FREE quiz to discover which of 4 different parenting styles you have

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Episode 55: In this episode, Dayna Abraham chats with Julie Redmond, host of the Mom Made Plans podcast. Julie shares her journey from feeling overwhelmed to creating non-negotiables that help her navigate motherhood with more ease. They discuss the importance of identifying personal needs, practical strategies to make time for yourself, and how these changes can positively impact your parenting.

Key Takeaways:

• Identifying Survival Mode (00:01:00): Julie shares her experiences with twins in the NICU and the realization of living in survival mode. She emphasizes the importance of savoring moments despite the chaos.
• Gradual Changes Over Time (00:03:00): Discussion on how small, incremental changes and consistent efforts can lead to significant improvements in parenting and self-care.
• Understanding Non-Negotiables (00:05:00): The concept of non-negotiables and why it’s crucial to determine and prioritize a few core needs that recharge you.
• Balancing Needs with Parenting (00:09:00): Practical tips for reconciling personal needs with the demands of parenting, especially when dealing with challenging behaviors.
• Practical Strategies and Habit Stacking (00:12:00): How to integrate self-care into daily routines through habit stacking and creative scheduling.
• Setting Realistic Expectations (00:18:00): Adjusting expectations to make non-negotiables achievable and avoiding perfectionism.
• Empathy and Awareness (00:21:00): Using self-awareness to better understand and meet the needs of your children, fostering a more empathetic approach to parenting.

Additional Resources:

• Mom Made Plans Podcast: Listen to more practical tips and strategies for easier mom life.
• Calm the Chaos Book: Need help getting out of survival mode, one baby step at a time? Grab a copy of the roadmap designed for you.
• Calm the Chaos Program: Want more support and hand-holding as you reclaim your energy and create more space for you and your family? Join us in our Full Program (only open twice a year)

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EPISODE 54: In this episode, Dayna Abraham chats with Gwenna Laithland, the hilarious and insightful author of Momma Cusses and TikTok sensation. Gwenna shares her personal journey from feeling overwhelmed and frustrated to becoming a responsive parenting advocate. They discuss the realities of parenting, the importance of handling big emotions, and practical strategies to improve parent-child relationships—all while keeping your sense of humor.

Key Takeaways:

• Gwenna's Turning Point (00:00:00): Gwenna shares a powerful and relatable story about a moment of realization that led her to change her parenting approach. She discusses her transformative moment and the search for relatable resources that helped her along the way.
• Navigating Early Parenting and Survival Mode (00:02:00): Gwenna discusses her initial years as a parent, dealing with survival mode, and the challenges of having a newborn, highlighting how she managed those early struggles.
• Mindset Shifts (00:12:00): The importance of moving past labels like "gentle parenting" and embracing a style that fits your family's unique needs, and how these mindset shifts can transform your parenting approach.
• Handling Big Emotions (00:18:00): Gwenna explains the Big Feels Loop De Loop, a method for recognizing, regulating, and reasoning through big emotions. She provides practical tips for handling these big emotions effectively.
• Co-Regulation and Personal Strategies (00:22:00): Various co-regulation techniques and personal stories that illustrate practical applications, demonstrating how to help children manage their emotions through co-regulation.
• Critiquing Traditional Advice (00:29:00): Gwenna addresses common criticisms and misconceptions about modern parenting techniques with her trademark humor, offering a fresh perspective on traditional advice.
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Additional resources:

📖 Momma Cusses by Gwenna Laithland: Available at local bookstores and bookshop.org

✨Gwenna Laithland on TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook: @MommaCusses

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"Calm the Chaos Parenting" is a podcast offering parents practical tools and strategies to navigate the challenges of raising strong-willed, highly sensitive, and neurodivergent children.

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