Welcome to Parenting Breakdown! 

In this episode, Matt and Rachel explore a question from a mom who wants to help her kids with their emotions. 

- Rachel breaks down how learning how to manage stress is a muscle that we have to build, and the importance of giving space for kids big feelings. Matt reflects on how playfulness can show up in his parenting. 

- Rachel goes over the 3Cs, practices for parents to use when kids are having big feelings and then goes through a real world example in her own home and how she helped deescalate a situation. 

Parenting Highlights: 

- Rachel talks about the importance of self-care. 

Parenting Pivot: - Matt draws a metaphorical line in the sand and then gets the beach dumped on top of his head. 

References: 

- Developmental Iceberg, Dr. Mona Delahooke: 

https://monadelahooke.com/the-developmental-iceberg-looking-below-the-surface-of-challenging-behaviors/  

https://monadelahooke.com/beyond-behaviors/ 

- Kids Do Well If They Can, Dr. Ross Greene: 

https://livesinthebalance.org/walking-tour-old/