Real World Peaceful Parenting

240: How to Stay Calm When Your Kid Is Melting Down (And So Are You)


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What happens when your child is melting down… and your nervous system decides to join them? In this powerful episode, Lisa shares real-life stories, neuroscience-backed insights, and go-to tools for calming yourself when your child’s behavior sets off alarm bells inside you. You’ll walk away with practical techniques to regulate in the moment, repair after a blow-up, and parent from a place of connection—even on the hardest days.


What You'll Learn:

  • Why your nervous system gets activated when your child melts down—and how to notice it sooner
  • The real reason your triggers aren’t flaws (and what to do with them instead)
  • Four go-to regulation tools you can use in under 30 seconds
  • How to co-regulate without abandoning yourself
  • What to say to repair with your child after a dysregulation spiral
  • How to build a daily practice of self-awareness that leads to more peace at home
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