Emotion Regulation

A distressed family sits on a living room floor - parents appear frustrated while two young children cover their faces with their hands, illustrating the emotional impact of family conflict.

255: Why Do I Keep Snapping? Parenting Rage When Your Childhood ‘Wasn’t That Bad

By Jen Lumanlan | Sep 21, 2025

Many parents with “normal” childhoods still struggle with anger and snapping at kids. Discover how unknown childhood trauma creates parenting triggers and learn practical strategies to break these cycles.

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A stressed mother sits on a bed holding a baby while her young daughter stands behind her

Episode Summary 03: How to Stop Yelling as a Parent: Emotional Regulation Techniques That Work

By Jen Lumanlan | Sep 7, 2025

Does your child’s behavior trigger instant, overwhelming reactions that have you yelling before you realize what happened? Learn the science behind why willpower isn’t enough and discover practical techniques that actually work.

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A young child lies on their side on an orange shag carpet, looking at a tablet or phone screen with a focused expression

250: The Anxious Generation Review (Part 4): Should we ban cell phones at home?

By Jen Lumanlan | Jul 20, 2025

Why rigid phone rules backfire and what builds trust while keeping teens safe online instead.

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A mother embraces her child in a tender moment. The child, with light brown hair, rests their head on the mother's shoulder

246: My Parenting Feels Off Track: Reparenting Helps You Find Your Way Back

By Jen Lumanlan | May 25, 2025

Heal your parenting triggers through reparenting techniques that break intergenerational trauma patterns and deepen connection.

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A parent kneels on green grass in a sunlit wooded area, making eye contact and gently holding the arm of a young child with curly hair

RE-RELEASE: How to get your child to listen to you

By Jen Lumanlan | May 4, 2025

Chrystal’s insightful approach to getting her spirited children to listen without raising entitled kids is a must-listen. She shares practical tools and collaborative strategies. Her success story proves that respectful parenting doesn’t create entitled children but fosters cooperation. Explore her transformative journey from battles to collaboration, inspired by the Setting Loving (& Effective!) Limits workshop.

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