Welcome to Parenting Breakdown! In this episode, Matt and Rachel discuss their different responses to hearing about hard moments that their kids are having in the world. 

Topics explored: 

- A listener question about how all-encompassing her own emotions can feel after her daughter tells her about her hard day. 

· Rachel discusses how our own triggers can impact our response to our kids and how she works to slow down her reactions. 

· Matt talks about how it's hard to sit with uncomfortable feelings, but how it's the key to parenting. Plus patriarchy drops in for a quick cameo. It seems he's becoming a series regular! 

Parenting Highlight of the Week: 

· Rachel talks about leaning into being present in the morning even when she was feeling really anxious. 

Parenting Pivot of the Week 

- Matt curses in front of the big dude and gets called out - again 

References: 

- Dana Balicki: https://danabalicki.com/cryinginmyjacuzzi/ 

- https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/parenting-translator/202201/why-do-parents-get-upset-when-they-see-their-children-upset 

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