Crazy Cool Family

#318: Regulating Big Emotions (feat. McKenzie Reaume)

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Kids can’t learn new skills when their nervous system is flooded. In this episode, Suz and Kenzie show you how to regulate first and coach second using our MONSTER cue: My Only Need: Start To Emotionally Regulate. You’ll learn a faith-filled, brain-wise plan for toddler tantrums, big-kid blowups, and teen flare-ups—without losin;g your own peace. 

You’ll Learn
  • Thermostat vs. thermometer parenting: How to set the room’s emotional “temperature,” not just read it. 
    • The MONSTER check: A simple in-the-moment phrase that grounds you and your child. 
      • Storm vs. sunshine timing: Correct for safety in the storm; train skills in the calm. 
        • Age-by-age scripts for toddlers, big kids, and teens that lower intensity fast. 
          • Pick-your-battle triage: Safety, maturity, and “my-issue” filters so you don’t fight every fight. 
            • Reset tools that work: 4/6 breathing, colors game, cold water splash, squeeze/hug items, wall pushups/jumping jacks, worship/quiet song. 
              • Regulate → Repair → Rehearse so growth sticks. 
                • Faith integration: “Peace lives in me—let’s go find it,” plus short prayers that invite the Holy Spirit into hard moments. 
                  • “You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.” — Isaiah 26:3 
                  (See also Galatians 5:22–23 for the fruit of the Spirit and Philippians 4:7 for God’s peace.)

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