The conversation explores the hardest part of parenting, which is managing oneself.

It discusses how parents often get triggered by their children's behavior and the importance of self-regulation.

Kerri and Christina emphasize the power of pause and the ability to respond rather than react to challenging situations.

They also address the judgment and parent shaming that many parents face and highlight the need for self-care and self-compassion.

The conversation concludes with a reminder for parents to cut themselves some slack.


The hardest part of parenting is managing oneself and dealing with triggers.

Self-regulation and the power of pause are essential in responding to challenging situations.

Parents often face judgment and parent shaming, but it's important to focus on self-care and self-compassion.

Cutting oneself some slack and recognizing that no parent is perfect is crucial.

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Kerri and Christina break down the fear of parents messing up their children and how to navigate this concern.

They discuss the idea that making mistakes is a natural part of parenting and can lead to growth and learning.

They emphasize the importance of modeling and communication in parenting, as well as understanding that each child is unique and may require different approaches.

The conversation also touches on the impact of personal values, brain development, and individual temperament on parenting.

The main takeaway is that as long as parents are actively communicating, have a firm grasp on their values, and are respectful and empathetic, they are not messing up their children.

• Making mistakes is a natural part of parenting and can lead to growth and learning.
• Modeling and communication are important in parenting.
• Each child is unique and may require different approaches.
• Personal values, brain development, and individual temperament impact parenting.
• As long as parents are actively communicating, have a firm grasp on their values, and are respectful and empathetic, they are not messing up their children.

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Modern parenting often feels like being on a struggle bus.

Parents today lack the support and help that previous generations had.

The pressure to do it all and be involved in every aspect of their children's lives is overwhelming.

The concept of a village raising a child is non-existent in today's society.

The societal pressures and expectations on parents contribute to the feeling of being overwhelmed.

The power of pause and intentional slowing down can help parents manage the pressures and prioritize what is truly important.

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This conversation explores the topic of emotional regulation for parents.

Christina and Kerri discuss the challenges of staying regulated amidst the responsibilities and overstimulation of parenting.

They define emotional regulation as the ability to manage difficult emotions and stress.

The conversation emphasizes the importance of tuning in to one's own needs and practicing self-care as a way to regulate emotions.

They also discuss the role of parents in helping children develop emotional regulation skills and the importance of holding space for their feelings.

The Christina and Kerri highlight the need to normalize and tolerate difficult emotions, both for parents and children.

Takeaways

• Emotional regulation is essential for parents to navigate the challenges and responsibilities of parenting.
• Tuning in to one's own needs and practicing self-care can help parents regulate their emotions.
• Parents should focus on holding space for their children's feelings and helping them develop emotional regulation skills.
• Normalizing and tolerating difficult emotions is important for both parents and children.

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In this conversation, Christina and Kerri discuss the importance of not fearing feelings and embracing discomfort.
They explore how feelings, both positive and negative, follow a predictable pattern and can be managed effectively.
The conversation also highlights the significance of allowing children to be themselves and reframing thoughts to find balance.
Overall, the conversation emphasizes the need to embrace and understand our feelings rather than fearing them.

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In this conversation, Christina and Kerri discuss the movie Mean Girls and its relevance to the social issues faced by children and teenagers.

They highlight the importance of friendships and peer relationships during this developmental stage and the chaos it can cause.

The concept of neuroplasticity is introduced, emphasizing that the brain is malleable and capable of change throughout life.

The conversation also explores the fluidity of identity and the need to avoid labeling children based on temporary behaviors.

The main takeaway is to provide calm understanding and support to children as they navigate the challenges of growing up.

• Friendships and peer relationships are crucial during the developmental stage of adolescence.
• The brain is malleable and capable of change throughout life due to neuroplasticity.
• Labels should not be applied to children as they are constantly growing and changing.
• Parents should provide calm understanding and support to their children as they navigate the challenges of growing up.

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In this conversation, Christina and the Kerri discuss the importance of failure in achieving success.

They highlight the counterintuitive concept that children need to learn how to be bad at things in order to succeed in the long run.

The conversation explores the societal aversion to failure and the pressure to always be successful.

Personal stories and examples are shared to illustrate the impact of failure on personal growth and development.

The conversation concludes with a call to parents to support their children in experiencing and learning from failure.

Takeaways

• Children need to learn how to fail in order to succeed in the long run.
• Acknowledging and supporting failure is essential for personal growth and development.
• The pressure to always be successful can have negative effects on children's mental health.
• Developing grit and the ability to persevere through failure is a crucial life skill.

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In this conversation, Christina and Kerri discuss the concept of returning responsibility in parenting and play therapy.

They debunk the misconception that play therapy is only for young children and emphasize its relevance across the lifespan.

They highlight the importance of allowing children to take ownership and make decisions, even if it means temporarily struggling.

The conversation also touches on the significance of the pause in parenting and the difference between facts and feelings.

Practical strategies for returning responsibility in daily routines are shared, along with the benefits of avoiding power struggles.

The episode concludes with a reminder to practice returning responsibility and empower children.

• Returning responsibility is a key concept in play therapy and parenting, allowing children to develop independence and confidence.
• Parents often struggle with returning responsibility due to the discomfort of watching their child struggle temporarily.
• The pause in parenting is essential for allowing children to take ownership and make their own decisions.
• Avoiding power struggles and adopting a cheerleader role as a parent can facilitate the process of returning responsibility.
• Returning responsibility helps children develop self-regulation skills and boosts their confidence.

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