COR Parenting Conversations

Parenthood already asks so much of us. Our children have needs. Our bodies have needs. Work, relationships, schedules, meals, appointments, and everyday life all compete for our attention. And then there’s the stuff.

In this episode, Caley sits down with decluttering expert Katy Wells to explore how our physical environment can impact our internal state, including how present, regulated, and reactive we feel.

This isn’t about creating a picture-perfect home or adding another overwhelming project to your list. Katy shares simple ways to turn down the environmental “noise” through small, sustainable changes you can make in the micro moments of everyday life.

Because sometimes creating a little more space around us can help us find a little more space within us, too.

Just in time for Halloween! Are you concerned about your child’s favorite games? Or maybe uncomfortable with their play, but don’t know how to handle it?

Check-out this COR Conversation with Dr. Tori Cordiano, diving into the common themes of violent play that often show up in childhood, whether it's superhero battles, toy weapons, or hand-to-hand combat. Dr. Cordiano helped us unpack why kids are drawn to this type of play, what it signifies for their development, and shared ways you can respond confidently, aligning with your parenting values to support healthy social-emotional growth.

Your child is melting down. You calmly say, “Take a breath.” And somehow…that makes everything worse.

In this episode, Caley explains why asking a child to regulate when they’re already overwhelmed can actually add fuel to the fire—and what to do instead. Using Dr. Bruce Perry’s Regulate, Relate, Reason framework, she shares practical ways to regulate yourself first, avoid co-escalation, and help your child move through big emotions before trying to reason or problem-solve.

Plus, download Caley’s free Parent Calming Strategies poster for simple tools to use when things get heated.

Sick of the power struggles during everyday routines? Have you tried being playful, only to have your child get so silly that everything goes sideways?

Join Caley and Dr. Tina Payne Bryson as they explore how play can help us connect with our kids, navigate tricky moments, and make everyday routines a little easier. Drawing from Tina’s book, The Way of Play, co-authored with Georgie Wisen-Vincent, they discuss practical strategies for bringing play into real life, even when you’re short on time, feeling overwhelmed, or not naturally playful.

Discover how small, intentional moments of play can help shift the dynamic, support your child’s emotional development, and strengthen your relationship without adding another thing to your to-do list.

Find all of Tina’s books, events, and more on her website: https://www.tinabryson.com/

If a parenting practice can help carry you through the unimaginable, imagine what it can do in the everyday.

In this deeply personal episode, I open up about the past three years of our family’s medical journey following the birth of our third son and share the simple parenting practice that became a lifeline as I watched him fight to survive in the NICU. It helped me practice self compassion, care for my own mental health, and continue showing up for my children even when I felt like I was falling apart. My hope is that you leave this episode with a little inspiration, a new perspective, and a practical tool you can use during the hard moments in your own family.

This episode is a continuation of our healing journey with Baby K. Caley’s background in early intervention prompted her to reach-out to a dear friend and colleague to begin early intervention services as soon as we were discharged from the NICU. Nicole specializes in MNRI (Masgutova Neurosensorimotor Reflex Integration) which optimizes movement patterns and the body’s function for optimal development. 

You can follow Nicole on Instagram at @momreflex 

To search for an MNRI provider near you go to: https://masgutovamethod.com/about-the-svetlana-masgutova-educational-institute/directory

In honor of Thanksgiving, this personal episode shares our NICU experience this past summer. As scary and overwhelming as the experience was, we felt loved, supported, and held by our community. We continue to be humbled and overwhelmed with gratitude. This is our essay of “thanks” to all of our loved ones that we hope will serve as a resource for listeners to be a force of healing and love in the world. 

Much love, 

Caley, Nicholas & Family

Behaviors such as ignoring, shutting down, hiding, running away are common childhood behaviors but widely misunderstood. Join Caley as she explains the WHY behind these behaviors and gives 3 practical tips for how to approach them. You CAN discipline your children with compassion which will teach them skills and strengthen your relationship. 

Head to www.caleykukla.com/cor to join the COR Parenting Community. 

Jen Gallagher, MSW, Uncoupled Parenting Expert, and mom joins Caley in a conversation about navigating tricky family dynamics, especially when co-parents live in separate households. This conversation is great to help all parents talk about different family dynamics with their children. This information  is relevant to any continuous family relationship, which is helpful to most of us as we move into the holiday season. 

You can find Jen at @singleparentingsolutions or www.singleparentingsolutions.com 

Here’s a new tool to add to your toolbox to help navigate through the excitement of the upcoming holiday season! 

Download the FREE Morning Meeting Guide to implement this simple and impactful family ritual into your daily routine: www.caleykukla.com/family-ritual 

To learn more about the COR Community go to www.caleykukla.cor