Raising and Relating

Raising and Relating

By Katherine AucoinParentingKids & Family
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Raising and Relating episodes

  • Episode 8: Triggered When Your Child Doesn’t Listen? Here’s What’s Really Going On

    Do you find yourself getting really reactive when your child doesn’t listen?

    You’re not alone—and you’re not failing. In this episode, we explore the deeper emotional wound that often gets activated when your child tunes you out: the experience of not being heard as a child yourself.

    Together, we’ll unpack how your inner child shows up in your parenting, why it’s so triggering when your voice feels ignored, and how to begin reparenting yourself in those moments.

    You’ll learn a simple but powerful practice to shift from reactivity to connection—both with your child and with your own heart.

    If you’ve ever thought, “Why does this bother me so much?”—this episode will help you understand, with deep compassion and no shame.

    ✨ In this episode, you’ll learn:

    • Why your child not listening can trigger deep emotional pain

    • What it means to reparent your own inner child in the moment

    • A grounding practice to return to your calm, connected adult self

    • How healing yourself helps you show up more fully for your child

      💛 Ready to go deeper in your own healing journey?

      Book a complimentary 1:1 discovery session with me here:

      https://calendly.com/blossomingmother/30min

      Or check out my website: www. blossomingmother.com

      You don’t have to do this alone—and you’re not supposed to.

      11 min
    • Episode 7: Respect Isn't A One-Way Street: Rethinking How We Teach Our Kids Respect

      Is your child “talking back,” being rude, or ignoring your requests — and nothing you say seems to get through?

      In this episode of Raising and Relating, we’re breaking down why traditional ideas of “respect” don’t work for young children — and what to do instead.

      You’ll learn:

      • What’s really going on when kids act out or seem disrespectful

      • Why young children struggle with emotional regulation — and how to respond

      • How to model respectful behavior so your child actually learns it

      • Simple ways to set boundaries with kindness and calm, not control or fear

        If you’re tired of yelling, power struggles, or feeling like the “mean mom,” this episode will give you a grounded, compassionate roadmap to teach respect in a way that strengthens your relationship — not damages it.

        🎧 Tune in now to learn how to raise emotionally healthy, respectful kids — without shame, punishments, or walking on eggshells.

        If this episode resonated with you and you're ready to explore your own parenting and healing in a safe, supportive space, I’d love to invite you to book a free 30-minute discovery session.

        Together, we’ll explore what’s been coming up for you and how inner healing and nervous system support can help you become the calm, connected mom your child needs.

        👉 Click here to book your complimentary session

        Or check out my website www.blossomingmother.com

         

        10 min
      • Episode 6: Understand and Soothing Your Parenting Triggers

        Do you ever find yourself reacting in ways that surprise—even scare—you? Maybe it's your child’s whining, the chaos of a messy room, or the feeling of being ignored... and suddenly, you're snapping, shutting down, or feeling overwhelmed with guilt.

        In this episode, we’re talking all about parenting triggers—those moments that activate something deep within you and make it hard to show up as the calm, connected mom you want to be.

        You’ll learn:

        • What triggers actually are (and why they're not a sign that you're failing)

        • Where they come from and how they’re tied to your past experiences

        • How your nervous system responds in those heated moments

        • Why your triggers are actually invitations—to slow down, get curious, and heal

          This episode is a gentle but powerful reminder: You’re not broken. You’re just being invited into deeper healing. And the more you tend to what’s underneath the trigger, the more peace and presence you’ll experience in your parenting.

          If this episode resonated with you and you're ready to explore your own parenting triggers in a safe, supportive space, I’d love to invite you to book a free 30-minute discovery session.

          Together, we’ll explore what’s been coming up for you and how inner healing and nervous system support can help you become the calm, connected mom your child needs.

          👉 Click here to book your complimentary session

          9 min
        • Episode 5: Raising Emotionally Intelligent Kids-- What every mom needs to know

          Every mom wants to raise kind, resilient, emotionally aware kids—but what does that actually look like in real life, especially when we are still learning to navigate big feelings ourselves?

          In this episode, we’re talking all about raising emotionally intelligent kids—not through perfection, but through presence. I’ll walk you through what emotional intelligence really means (in mom-language, not a psychology textbook), why it starts with us, and the simple, everyday ways you can nurture this in your child without needing a parenting degree or a perfectly calm nervous system.

          We’ll explore:

          • What emotional intelligence is and why it matters so much

          • How your own healing and self-regulation shape your child’s emotional world

          • Practical, connection-based tools to help your child understand and express their feelings

          • Why it’s never too late to create emotional safety in your home

          • A personal story about how I helped my highly sensitive son move through his anxiety
          • Whether you’re deep in the toddler trenches or navigating the emotional waves of the school years, this episode will leave you feeling more empowered, more compassionate toward yourself, and more connected to the kind of parent you want to be.

            Because raising emotionally intelligent kids starts with giving ourselves the same grace and support we long to give them.

            Ready to do your own inner healing work so you can be the emotionally intelligent parent your kids need?


            Book a complementary discovery session with me from the link below and we'll chat about whether trauma-informed parent coaching is right for you.


            https://calendly.com/blossomingmother/30min

            12 min
          • Episode 4: Is Your Child Acting Out Or Are They Dysregulated?

            How your perceive your child's behavior makes a world of difference to how you respond to them, and how effectively you can parent them through it. 

             In this episode you'll learn:

            • The difference between old paradigm and new paradigm parenting
            • Why logic and reason just doesn't work with young children
            • How nervous system dysregulation plays out with young children
            • Why children who are "good" and "well-behaved" might not actually be thriving
            • What's at the root of dysregulation for children-- and how to help them move through it
            • Are you ready to get support to regulate your nervous system, heal emotional wounds from your own childhood, and become the parent you want to be from the inside-out?

              Book a complementary discovery session with me from the link below to chat about whether trauma-informed parent coaching is right for you.

              https://calendly.com/blossomingmother/30min



              9 min
            • Episode 3 - Let's shift from mom guilt to healing

              If you're like most moms, you experience mom guilt a lot (maybe even all day long...)


              But guilt doesn't have to steal your joy.

               

              Listen to this episode and you'll learn: 

              • When guilt is actually a good thing
              • When guilt keeps you trapped and overwhelmed
              • How to see guilt as a signal—not a sentence
              • And why you feel so guilty about taking care of yourself
              • This episode is a must-listen if you're ready to end the guilt cycle and create a more peaceful, joy-filled connection with your kids (and yourself).


                If you’re ready to break free from the guilt cycle and start feeling more calm, connected, and confident in your motherhood journey—let’s talk.

                I offer a limited number of complimentary discovery sessions each week. We'll chat about whether trauma-informed parent coaching is right for you. 👉 Click here to book your free session

                8 min
              • Episode 2- The Power of Co-regulation: Helping Your Child Feel Safe and Seen

                The Power of Co-Regulation: Helping Your Child Feel Safe and Seen

                Ever feel like your child’s meltdowns send your own emotions into overdrive? Or wonder why staying calm in chaos feels impossible? In this episode, we’re diving deep into co-regulation—the powerful process of helping your child regulate their emotions by first regulating your own.

                Here's what you'll learn:

                • What co-regulation actually means
                • Why co-regulation is so important for your child's development
                • Why it's so hard for many parents to co-regulate with their children and how to make it easier
                • Why traditional parenting strategies like punishment and time-outs don't allow for co-regulation to occur
                • Practical steps to co-regulate with your child
                • If you’ve ever felt stuck in cycles of frustration, guilt, or overwhelm, this episode will help you find a new way forward—one where calm is contagious and connection is the foundation.

                  Tune in and discover how to become the steady, grounded presence your child needs (without being perfect).

                  Need more support with co-regulation and finding your calm as a parent? This is one of the main reasons my clients come to me for help!

                  Book a complementary discovery session with me from the link below to chat about whether trauma-informed parent coaching is right for you.

                  https://calendly.com/blossomingmother/30min

                  17 min
                • Podcast Episode 1-- Your Nervous System and Parenting

                  Your nervous system has a HUGE impact on how you show up as a parent! 


                  Learn what it looks like in your parenting when you're in fight, flight, freeze, fawn or dorsal-- and how your parenting can change when you parent from a ventral vagal state.

                  Looking for support with your parenting and nervous system regulation?

                  Book a 1-hour Parenting Breakthrough Session with Katherine here: https://calendly.com/blossomingmother/parentingbreakthroughsession

                  Follow me on Instagram @healingformoms

                  www.blossomingmother.com

                  10 min

                About Raising and Relating

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                Raising and Relating is hosted by Katherine Aucoin, trauma-informed parenting and relationship coach, and former therapist. This podcast helps you as a mom break free from overwhelm and create a peaceful, connected home—not just with your kids, but in your marriage, too.