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| Episode 391: Using the "Consequence Sandwich" to Help Kids Do Better | 17 Sep 2026 | 00:15:38 | |
When your child does something they shouldn't, you want them to learn from it. But you may also wonder: Do they need a consequence to learn the lesson… or will that just make an already-sensitive child feel worse about themselves? The answer isn't necessarily to avoid consequences. It's to make sure the consequence actually helps your child become more capable of handling the situation differently next time.. In this episode, you'll hear: • Why consequences can sometimes lead to more unwanted behavior instead of less -- FREE RESOURCE: Does your child have a narrow zone of tolerance? | |||
| Episode 390: Could Your "Easier" Child Be Taking On Too Much? | 10 Sep 2026 | 00:10:36 | |
When your child is quick to give in, apologize, or go along with what everyone else wants, you may wonder: Are they genuinely kind and flexible… or are they learning to put everyone else's feelings ahead of their own? It's tempting to teach them to stand up for themselves. But what happens when you TELL them that they are allowed to have an opinion, but they still let others dictate how things go? In this episode, you'll hear: • How to tell the difference between genuine kindness and people-pleasing -- FREE RESOURCE: Does your child have a narrow zone of tolerance?
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| Episode 389: Should You Respond to or Ignore Your Child's Big Reactions? | 27 Aug 2026 | 00:12:59 | |
When your child has a big reaction, you may wonder: Should I respond to what they're feeling, or is it better to ignore it? Respond too much, and suddenly you're explaining, reassuring, negotiating, or trying to make the reaction stop. But ignore it, and you may worry that you're being dismissive,...or leaving your child alone with feelings they genuinely don't know how to handle. The good news is, you don't have to choose between getting pulled into your child's reaction and disconnecting from it. There's a middle ground that helps your child learn that big feelings are hard, but also survivable. In this episode, you'll hear: • Why trying so hard to make your child feel better can unintentionally send the message that their discomfort is something they can't handle -- FREE RESOURCE: Does your child have a narrow zone of tolerance?
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| Episode 388: 4 Tips to Improve Your Influence When Asking Kids (or Anyone) to Change | 13 Aug 2026 | 00:11:47 | |
Have you ever started a conversation with the goal of guiding your child, only to have them argue, shut down, or become defensive? It's easy to assume you need better words. But often, what matters more is whether the other person feels safe enough to actually hear those words. And that doesn't mean agreeing with them, making them happy, or avoiding things they don't want to hear. In this episode, you'll learn how to increase your influence in any conversation, without trying harder to convince, explain, or get the "right" response. In this episode, you'll hear: • The common thing we do when we really want someone to hear us that can make them even less likely to listen -- FREE RESOURCE: Does your child have a narrow zone of tolerance?
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| Episode 387: When You Know You Should Calm Down... But You Don't Want To | 30 Jul 2026 | 00:10:10 | |
Sometimes you know you could look at your child's behavior differently... but you don't want to. You're angry. You're resentful. And part of you feels like letting go of those feelings would mean ignoring something that isn't okay. When that happens, trying to force yourself to calm down or change your thoughts may be skipping something important. In this episode, I'll explain why recurring anger and resentment can be signals and what you may need to understand before those feelings can loosen their grip. In this episode, you'll hear: • Why part of you may resist letting go of anger, even when you know it isn't helping -- FREE RESOURCE: Does your child have a narrow zone of tolerance?
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| Episode 386: Stop Validating Your Child's Feelings | 16 Jul 2026 | 00:09:41 | |
For many of us, validating your child's feelings can lead to a child getting even more upset. Validation isn't necessarily wrong... but for many sensitive children, it isn't what they're actually looking for. I'll explain why "naming emotions" often increases Yuck, and what children really need instead. In this episode, you'll hear: • Why validation can unintentionally make some sensitive children feel more alone -- FREE RESOURCE: Does your child have a narrow zone of tolerance? Talk to Rachel about getting support
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| Episode 385: How to Help Your Child Take Back Control of Their Big Reactions | 02 Jul 2026 | 00:12:55 | |
What if your child's biggest struggle isn't that they have big emotions...but that those emotions keep taking over? When children feel powerless against frustration, disappointment, or anxiety, our instinct is often to teach them coping strategies. Often the missing piece is helping them feel like they're in charge of the process instead. In this episode, you'll hear: • Why many kids reject coping strategies and how we accidentally make that more likely FREE RESOURCE: Does your child have a narrow zone of tolerance?
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| Episode 384: When Your Child Is Upset and Other Children (or Tasks) Also Need You | 18 Jun 2026 | 00:15:13 | |
Parenting can feel like one long tug-of-war between the child who needs you right now, the child who's waiting for you, and the growing list of things that still need to get done. And when everyone's needs seem important, it's easy to feel like no matter what you choose, someone is losing out. The good news is that we can use these moments to help build children's resilience rather a belief that we're not there for them. In this episode, you'll hear: • Why trying to figure out who needs you most in a specific moment isn't the best strategy to use -- FREE RESOURCE: Does your child have a narrow zone of tolerance?
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| Episode 383: How to Address Kids' Complaints of "I'm Bored" | 11 Jun 2026 | 00:09:52 | |
Summer is around the corner, which means there's a good chance you're about to hear a lot more complaints about being bored. And maybe you've heard that boredom is good for your child. (Spoiler: It is!) But what if you're not seeing your child do those positive things that they're "supposed to do" when they're bored? In this episode, Rachel explores why some children experience boredom very differently than we realize, why "go find something to do" is often harder than it sounds, and how parents can help kids build the ability to handle boredom without becoming their source of constant entertainment. In this episode, you'll hear: • Why boredom often leads to negative behaviors long before it leads to creativity
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| Episode 382: How to "Win" Any Argument With Your Child (or Anyone!) | 28 May 2026 | 00:08:35 | |
When your child argues, pushes back, or keeps insisting that something is "not fair," it's easy to believe the goal is to stop the behavior, explain better, or finally get them to understand. But what if the more you try to "win" the moment, the more influence you actually lose? In this episode, Rachel shares why emotionally attuned parents often get pulled into over-explaining, why logic rarely works once a child is emotionally flooded, and the powerful shift that helps children calm down without you having to overpower the moment. In this episode, you'll hear: • The reason arguments often keep going long after your child already knows the answer -- FREE RESOURCE: Does your child have a narrow zone of tolerance? | |||
| Episode 381: When You Are Exhausted... and Your Child Wants to Connect | 14 May 2026 | 00:09:26 | |
When you're exhausted and your child suddenly wants to connect, it can create a painful internal tug-of-war: part of you desperately needs rest, while another part worries that saying "not right now" could damage the relationship or shut your child down emotionally. The good news is that it is possible to consider both your child's needs and your own when making decisions in these situations. In this episode, you'll hear: • Why emotionally attuned parents often feel torn between connection and their own needs -- FREE WORKSHOP: When Your Child Focuses on the Negative: How to respond without feeding the negativity or making things worse FREE RESOURCE: Does your child have a narrow zone of tolerance?
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| Episode 380: When You Walk on Eggshells Because You Dread Your Child's Reaction | 07 May 2026 | 00:13:51 | |
When you've gone through the same hard moments with your child over and over — bedtime battles, pushback around limits, meltdowns when it's time to leave something fun — it's easy to start bracing before anything has even happened. You may find yourself already tense, already exhausted, already expecting the reaction before you even say a word.The reaction you're having makes more sense than you may realize… and it is possible to make a shift that takes less energy and increases your influence with your child. In this episode, you'll hear: • Why we naturally start dreading certain situations before they even happen -- FREE: Does your child have a narrow zone of tolerance? Talk to Rachel about getting support FREE WORKSHOP: When Your Child Focuses on the Negative: How to respond without feeding the negativity or making things worse *Registration link to come
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| Episode 379: When Your Child Complains About the Same Things Over & Over | 30 Apr 2026 | 00:06:13 | |
When your child pushes back on something they've already done many times (like a simple routine or going to the same place every week), it can be confusing... and draining. When the same resistance shows up again, it's easy to wonder why nothing is sticking…or why it feels like you're back at the beginning every single time. But what's driving that reaction isn't what most parents assume, and until you see what's actually going on underneath, these patterns tend to repeat. In this episode, you'll hear: • What's actually happening in those moments when your child resists something they've already done before -- | |||
| Episode 378: When You Say No and Your Child Keeps Pushing | 23 Apr 2026 | 00:10:38 | |
When your child keeps arguing after you've already said no, it can feel exhausting and personal. You've explained your reasoning, you've made a thoughtful decision… and yet they keep pushing. It's easy to interpret that as disrespect or manipulation. But what's actually happening in those moments is less about defiance than you think. In this episode, you'll hear: • Why kids continue to argue even when they already know the answer (and why it's not just about trying to change your mind) -- FREE: Does your child have a narrow zone of tolerance? Talk to Rachel about getting support
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| Episode 377: Should There Be a Consequence for Big Reactions? | 16 Apr 2026 | 00:13:08 | |
When kids say or do things that feel rude or disrespectful in the middle of a big reaction, it can leave you feeling stuck: Part of you knows they're overwhelmed, but another part is thinking, "I can't just let this go." That tension is real. And it makes sense, especially if you were raised to believe that every negative behavior needs a consequence. But what looks like "bad behavior" in these moments is often something deeper....and responding only to the behavior can miss the actual problem. In this episode, you'll hear: • Why your instinct to give a consequence makes sense, but often backfires FREE: Does your child have a narrow zone of tolerance? Talk to Rachel about getting support
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| Episode 376: When Your Child Says "Stop Yelling at Me!" When You're Not Even Yelling | 26 Mar 2026 | 00:10:27 | |
Sometimes our kids react as if we're being harsh, saying things like "stop yelling at me"... even when you're not yelling at all! When that happens, it can feel confusing, frustrating, and even discouraging. But what looks like an illogical reaction is often not even about what you're saying (or how you're saying it). Instead, it's about what's going on for the child. In this episode, you'll hear: • Why kids with big emotions are likely to interpret neutral or helpful input as criticism or pressure -- | |||
| Episode 375: When You Try to Do Something Fun With Your Child... and It Goes Downhill | 19 Mar 2026 | 00:10:52 | |
When a fun moment unexpectedly turns into a child's unhappiness or even rude behavior, it can leave us feeling confused, frustrated, and even a little defeated. But what looks like an "overreaction" is often the result of a child's nervous system quietly working overtime... and we weren't aware of it! In this episode, you'll hear: • What's really happening beneath the surface when kids go from excited to unhappy so quickly -- | |||
| Episode 374: When Multiple Family Members Get Triggered Easily | 12 Mar 2026 | 00:11:18 | |
When a household feels like it's constantly one reaction setting off another, it can seem like everyone is triggering everyone else. But what looks like chaos on the surface is often a chain reaction happening inside each person's nervous system. In this episode, you'll hear: • Why emotional escalations in families happen --
FREE: Does your child have a narrow zone of tolerance?
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| Episode 373: When a Child Blames Others (Even When They Were Wrong) | 05 Mar 2026 | 00:09:34 | |
Many of our kids, when they do something wrong, will immediately point the finger: "He started it" or "It wasn't my fault." In those moments, it can easily look like they're being selfish or refusing to own their behavior. But what appears to be deflection is often driven by something different happening underneath the surface. In this episode, you'll hear: • What blaming is actually a sign of -- FREE: Does your child have a low zone of tolerance? Talk to Rachel about getting support
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| Episode 372: What Morning Battles Might Be Teaching Your Child About Themselves | 26 Feb 2026 | 00:08:20 | |
When a child won't get dressed in the morning and moves slowly, ignores you, or seems resistant, of course you'll feel frustrated and pressured, especially when you're already running late! But what looks like defiance or laziness is often something different. In this episode, you'll learn what's actually happening underneath this pattern and how your response impacts both your child's self-esteem and your own confidence as a parent. In this episode, you'll hear:
-- FREE: Does your child struggle with the skill of task initiation?
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| Episode 371: When You Need Space, But Your Child Won't Play On Their Own | 23 Feb 2026 | 00:08:17 | |
When a child won't go play on their own and whines, complains, or refuses to leave you alone, of course you'll get frustrated with their resistance! But what looks like refusal is often something different. In this episode, you'll learn what's going on beneath this behavior and what you can do about it. In this episode, you'll hear:
-- FREE: Determine whether your child struggles with this skill | |||
| Episode 370: Notes from a Client Session: What's Making It Hard for You to Defuse Situations | 08 Jan 2026 | 00:12:20 | |
When our kids melt down, snap back, or seem resistant, it's easy to think, "This is bad. I need to make this stop." But when we see our child's behavior as a threat, our nervous system gets pulled into the struggle too, and everyone stays stuck longer. The real shift that shortens hard moments doesn't come from controlling behavior. It comes from changing the meaning we give it. In this episode, you'll hear:
-- Free resources to support you as you're raising children with big emotions | |||
| Episode 369: Notes from a Client Session: Why We TALK TOO MUCH | 25 Dec 2025 | 00:10:17 | |
When our kids aren't listening, we often default to talking more in an attempt to be more clear...more firm...more persuasive. But as we know, our EXTRA words often don't lead to better results. Fortunately, the solution to motivating more responsibility in our kids takes less energy, not more. In this episode, you'll hear:
-- Free resources to support you as you're raising children with big emotions | |||
| Episode 368: Notes from a Client Session: Increasing Your Influence | 18 Dec 2025 | 00:08:04 | |
As parents, we want to be a steady, positive influence...someone our child trusts, listens to, and feels safe with. But in the hardest moments, that influence often slips away, not because we don't care or aren't trying, but because our child's reactions pull us into doubt, urgency, or over-accommodation. In this episode, I explain why influence breaks down under pressure, and how rebuilding it starts with balancing confidence and connection. In this episode, you'll hear:
-- Free resources to support you as you're raising children with big emotions
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| Episode 367: When You Know How You Want to Respond... But Just Can't Do It | 11 Dec 2025 | 00:15:00 | |
Most parents don't realize that the hardest moments aren't hard because you don't know what to do... They're hard because your child's behavior is directly impacting your energy, your time, or your sanity. In this episode, I'll break down why that matters more than you think, and how to reclaim your sense of control without needing your child to change first. In this episode, you'll hear:
-- Live Planning Session: When Emotions Control Your Home: Build Your Plan That Finally Brings Peace Free resources to support you as you're raising children with big emotions
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| Episode 366: Notice What You ARE Doing (Use This Checklist) | 27 Nov 2025 | 00:08:15 | |
YOU rarely get acknowledged for the emotional load you carry, especially when raising kids with big feelings. In this episode, I'm going to point out some of the things you likely do — even if you don't notice them, and even if you don't do them perfectly! In this episode, you'll hear:
-- The checklist: Notice what you're doing Free resources to support you as you're raising children with big emotions | |||
| Episode 365: Stop Micronagging | 20 Nov 2025 | 00:12:39 | |
https://rachel-bailey.com/365It's incredibly exhausting to feel like a broken record, constantly reminding your kids to get ready, start homework, or get off of their device. And these constant reminders, or "micronags," can reduce your influence and impact your relationship. Fortunately, there is another way to motivate more responsible behavior. In this episode, you'll learn:
-- Free resources to support you as you're raising children with big emotions | |||
| Episode 364: When Your Child Is Disrespectful... Say Less | 06 Nov 2025 | 00:10:33 | |
When your child rolls their eyes, snaps "You're so annoying," or yells "Whatever!", it's natural to jump in with, "Don't talk to me that way!" or "That's unacceptable." You want to teach them to be respectful... but those reactions usually only make situations worse. In fact, the best thing to do when your child is disrespectful is to do less. In this episode, you'll learn:
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| Episode 363: How We Often Prevent Children's Growth (And How to Fix It) | 30 Oct 2025 | 00:09:20 | |
As parents, so many of our decisions in the moment are focused on keeping the peace, calming the meltdown, protecting our nerves. But while that might reduce drama in the short term, it often prevents our children from developing the confidence and resilience they need for long-term success. In this episode, you'll learn why discomfort is essential for growth and how to respond in those hard moments without rescuing, over-explaining, or giving in. In this episode, you'll learn:
-- Free resources to support you as you're raising children with big emotions | |||
| Episode 362: Your Child Can Focus on Things They Enjoy... Why Can't They Unload the Dishwasher? | 23 Oct 2025 | 00:11:22 | |
Have you ever wondered how your child can spend hours building a virtual world… yet when you ask them to do any daily task, they act like it's torture? In this episode, I explain the REAL reason your child resists everyday tasks and why it has nothing to do with laziness, disrespect, or lack of motivation. Once you understand how the brain responds to stimulation and Yuck, you'll be able to shift from fighting your child's resistance… to understanding it and leading them through it. In this episode, you'll learn:
-- Free cheat sheet: Helping Kids With Daily Tasks Other free resources to support you as you're raising a child with big emotions
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| Episode 361: A Quick Tip to Stop Responding in a Way You Regret | 09 Oct 2025 | 00:11:54 | |
http://rachel-bailey.com/361When our kids resist, melt down, or push back, our instinct is to get them to calm down or cooperate...fast. We talk more, repeat rules, and try to convince them to "get it together." But the more urgent we become, the more our kids resist and the harder everything feels. Fortunately, there a quick shift can help you respond more effectively, and in a way that you don't regret. In this episode, you'll learn:
-- FREE RESOURCE: Understanding the Yuck Curve Other free resources to support you as you're raising a child with big emotions | |||
| Episode 360: When Your Child Says That Coping Strategies "Don't Work" | 25 Sep 2025 | 00:11:51 | |
When our kids are upset, we often suggest strategies to help them calm down or manage tough situations—like taking deep breaths, counting to ten, or breaking down assignments into smaller steps. But when those strategies don't instantly erase the discomfort, both kids (and parents!) often conclude that "nothing works." In this episode, you'll learn:
-- FREE RESOURCE: Understanding the Yuck Curve Other free resources to support you as you're raising a child with big emotions
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| Episode 359: Supporting SIBLINGS of Kids With Big Emotions | 18 Sep 2025 | 00:13:30 | |
When you're raising a child with big emotions, it's natural for an "easier" sibling to get less of your time and attention. But a more flexible child may pay a quiet price -- giving in to avoid conflict, hiding their feelings, or believing they matter less. Chances are, you've noticed that but aren't sure what to do. Fortunately, a few small shifts can make a big difference in how they view themselves (and will can make you feel less guilty). In this episode, you'll learn how to:
-- FREE RESOURCE: Understanding the Yuck Curve Other free resources to support you as you're raising a child with big emotions | |||
| Episode 358: If You Want Negative Behaviors and Attitudes to Stop, You Must Know This | 04 Sep 2025 | 00:13:35 | |
If you're raising a child with big emotions, you know how draining it can be when they melt down, argue, refuse to cooperate, or fall apart after the smallest setback. It's easy to assume these behaviors are defiance, disrespect, or laziness… but most of the time, they're actually signs that your child is missing something that you can provide! In this episode, you'll learn:
-- FREE WORKSHOP: Stop Working So Hard to Get Your Kids to Calm Down Other free resources to support you as you're raising a child with big emotions | |||
| Episode 357: Can Kids CHOOSE To Act Differently When They're in Yuck? | 28 Aug 2025 | 00:13:25 | |
Many kids with big emotions have big reactions when things don't go their way. They may yell, slam doors, roll their eyes, or even say disrespectful things when they are upset. And while it's natural for parents to think that our children are choosing to be rude or defiant, something else is actually happening instead. In this episode, you'll learn:
-- FREE RESOURCE: Understanding the Yuck Curve | |||
| Episode 356: How To Make Sure Connection Works (Especially With Sensitive Or Anxious Children) | 21 Aug 2025 | 00:12:55 | |
You've heard how important it is to have a strong connection with your children. But when we are raising kids who are anxious or sensitive, sometimes our attempts to connect with them are more about fixing a problem than about making a genuine connection… and they feel that! The good news is, one little change can improve your influence and help your child handle their uncomfortable moments with less stress (for them) and less exhaustion (for you). In this episode, you'll learn:
-- FREE RESOURCE: Understanding the Yuck Curve | |||
| Episode 355: Addressing YOUR Back-to-School Anxiety | 14 Aug 2025 | 00:10:22 | |
A new school year can bring excitement, but for kids with big emotions, it may also bring worry, "what if" questions, and knots in the stomach. As parents, we want to jump in with reassurances, solutions, or distractions, but those attempts -- which are actually signs of our anxiety -- often increase our kids' Yuck. Fortunately, a simple strategy can help us center ourselves so we can support our children more effectively.
In this episode, you'll learn:
-- FREE RESOURCE: "Discomfort is not dangerous" printable
FREE RESOURCE: Understanding the Yuck Curve
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| Episode 354: When Your Child's Behavior Isn't Getting Better and You Lose Your Cool | 07 Aug 2025 | 00:13:35 | |
Let's be honest: Raising a child with big emotions can take a lot of energy. Dealing with resistance, dramatic reactions, and everything else in your life can be exhausting, so it's natural to lose your patience (and, unfortunately, your influence). This episode shares a specific strategy to stay calm and keep your influence… even when it's taking longer for your children's behavior to improve than you'd like. In this episode, you'll learn:
-- Resources to support you as you're raising children with big emotions
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| Episode 353: Why Your Child Doesn't Listen When You're Being Nice (and Why "Mean" Isn't the Answer Either) | 31 Jul 2025 | 00:12:13 | |
Having a strong relationship with our kids is a huge priority for many of us. So when we're setting limits or addressing our kids' big emotions, we usually approach them in a nice (or what we think is "respectful") way. Unfortunately, many kids won't listen – or feel confident – when we're being so nice. So how can we raise kids who follow limits and can handle hard feelings… without ruining our relationship? In this episode, you'll learn:
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| Episode 352: Inside the Mind of a Strong-Willed Child (and Their Parent) | 17 Jul 2025 | 00:11:16 | |
Often when our kids refuse to do what we ask, it can seem like they are being deliberately defiant or strong-willed. But often in these situations, our kids are having a hard time with something beyond their control…and our frustration with them only makes things worse. Fortunately, when you take a closer look at what is really going on for a "strong-willed" child, you can see what they really need in order to feel and act more positively. In this episode, we'll look at several real-life situations from the dual perspectives of a child and parent. You'll learn:
-- FREE RESOURCE: Know what to do when YOUR child displays strong-willed behavior
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| Episode 351: When Your Child Gets Upset No Matter What You Say (The Power of Silence) | 10 Jul 2025 | 00:10:25 | |
It's natural to want to help a child when you see that they're upset. But sometimes our attempts to soothe their big feelings and calm them down actually makes things worse, leaving us feeling confused and helpless. Ironically, doing less in those situations – not saying much! – actually does more to make the situation better. In this episode, you'll learn:
-- FREE RESOURCE: How to help someone when they're "in Yuck" (on the Yuck Curve)
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| Episode 350: Parent Questions: Child Who Doesn't Like Positive Feedback, Child Who Won't Solve "Boredom" Issue | 03 Jul 2025 | 00:11:44 | |
This week, I'm doing something a little different: Instead of picking the topic myself, I'm answering parents' questions. These questions demonstrate challenges that many of us face behind closed doors — and I'm sharing practical ways to handle them with more confidence and calm. In this episode, you'll learn:
-- FREE RESOURCE: How to raise children with big emotions with HEALTHY SELF ESTEEM
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| Episode 349: One Phrase to Tell Yourself to Improve Your Response in Any Situation | 26 Jun 2025 | 00:13:27 | |
When we're raising children with big emotions, it can be exhausting trying to handle their behavior, moods, and attitudes along with everything else on our to-do list. Sometimes we lose our cool and say things that we regret… Other times, we find ourselves being too permissive just to avoid a meltdown. However, one simple phrase can help you find a consistent balance and become a more powerful positive influence, even in the hard moments! In this episode, you'll learn:
-- FREE RESOURCE: How to raise children with big emotions with HEALTHY SELF ESTEEM
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| Episode 348: Reduce the Stress of Kids' Frustrating or Confusing Behavior | 12 Jun 2025 | 00:11:37 | |
When we're raising kids with big emotions, we often learn how to navigate their behavior, moods, and attitudes to avoid meltdowns and dramatic moments. But sometimes, even when we're doing everything "right," our children's behavior can throw us a curveball -- crying for seemingly no reason, refusing to do something they wanted to do, or getting disproportionately angry over a small inconvenience. These situations can leave us frustrated, confused, and powerless to help. In this episode, you'll learn:
-- FREE EVENT: "The Negativity Reset" for a more positive summer (no live participation required) | |||
| Episode 347: How to Feel More Confident When Responding to Kids' Reactions (Especially Negativity) | 05 Jun 2025 | 00:12:55 | |
Many kids with big emotions seem to default to negativity—even after a day full of fun and connection. When we witness their lack of positivity, we often think things like, "Why can't they just be happy?" or "Why are they acting so spoiled?" We feel frustrated that their mood can derail the whole family's energy, and we feel helpless to do anything about it. But we are not helpless! In this episode, you'll learn:
Plus, you'll hear more about a free event, The Negativity Reset, where you'll learn exactly how to respond when your child is stuck in a negative loop—without rescuing, overexplaining, or letting it ruin your summer. -- FREE EVENT: "The Negativity Reset" for a more positive summer (no live participation required)
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| Episode 346: Stop Telling Your Anxious Child That Things Will Be Ok (What They Need Instead) | 29 May 2025 | 00:10:56 | |
Many children with big emotions also struggle with anxious thoughts. When our child feels scared, nervous, or overwhelmed, our first instinct is usually to reassure them that everything will be okay. But what if we are actually making it HARDER for them to feel better in the moment and build resilience for the future? In this episode, you'll learn:
-- Join the "Daily Lift" for daily encouragement for $1
Resource: Understanding Yuck and the Yuck Curve
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| Episode 345: Responding to Snarky Responses Like "This is STUPID" | 15 May 2025 | 00:11:45 | |
When we see our kids struggling with things like schoolwork, or friend drama, or dealing with a teacher they don't like, we often offer suggestions to help them get through those situations more easily. But what should we do when our children give short or snarky responses to our genuine attempts to help? In this episode, you'll learn:
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| Episode 344: An Unfortunate Side Effect Of Having "Big Feelings" (That You Can Fix for Your Child) | 08 May 2025 | 00:12:57 | |
People who have big feelings have many strengths. They understand other people really well and often have very strong, meaningful relationships. But there are also potential downsides to having big emotions, like having a hard time making decisions, feeling different from friends and family members, and feeling bad about themselves. Fortunately, there is something that we can do as parents to help our kids with these struggles, while strengthening their resilience and self-esteem.
In this episode, you'll learn:
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FREE RESOURCE: Fostering Resilience Without Sacrificing Self-Esteem
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| Episode 343: When a Child Has a Big Reaction to a Limit You Set | 24 Apr 2025 | 00:12:55 | |
We know setting limits for our children is an important part of parenting. But kids with big emotions often have over-the-top reactions that seem disproportionate to the situation. How can we handle their reactions effectively when we are exhausted by their rudeness, disrespect, and negotiations? In this episode, you'll learn:
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FREE RESOURCE: Defuse dramatic situations by understanding the Yuck Curve
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| Episode 342: Why You Must Be IMPERFECT to Raise Great Kids | 17 Apr 2025 | 00:18:57 | |
It's natural to want to do a "good job" as a parent. We want to be attentive, be calm when our kids are having a difficult time, teach them all the skills they need to know in life…and it's easy to be really hard on ourselves when we don't do all of those things well. The good news is, our kids don't need parents who never make mistakes -- they actually need us to be imperfect! In this episode, you'll learn:
-- JOIN THE "DAILY LIFT" + WEEKLY "GET UNSTUCK" CONVERSATION FOR $1 Summary and examples from this episode | |||