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Emotional Anchors: How Parents Shape the Mood at Home

Episode 30

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As a mom of five, I've had my fair share of emotional highs and lows. Today, I'm sharing a story about a gas station mishap with my son, and how it taught me about holding space for emotions. I'll also dive into some tips and strategies for managing your own emotions and helping your kids with theirs. If you've ever felt like you're learning parenting on the fly, this episode is for you.


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In this episode, you'll learn:

  • 2:09: Do any of us really know what we’re doing when we become parents?

  • 4:40: Storytime: a recent gas station mishap

  • 10:33: When we can’t avoid the big emotions, how do we react?

  • 11:30: My tips on how to manage your own emotions and help your children with theirs

  • 14:35: If you found this content helpful, I’d love to hear from you. Leave a review, contact me on my website or on social media


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