Emotion Regulation

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242: The secret to having feedback conversations your family will actually hear

By Jen Lumanlan | Apr 13, 2025

Learn practical techniques to share observations without triggering defensiveness, specific language patterns that keep conversations productive, and how to create feedback exchanges that strengthen rather than damage relationships.

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241: Validating children’s feelings: Why it’s important, and how to do it with Dr. Caroline Fleck

By Jen Lumanlan | Mar 23, 2025

Join Dr. Caroline Fleck to learn practical validation techniques for responding to tantrums and big feelings. Discover simple phrases that help children feel seen while building emotional regulation skills.

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240: How to prepare your kids for the real world

By Jen Lumanlan | Mar 16, 2025

Learn evidence-based strategies for helping children navigate food choices, screen time, and social pressures while preserving their authentic selves and developing critical thinking skills.

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238: Feeling exhausted and overwhelmed? Tools to help you cope

238: Feeling exhausted and overwhelmed? Tools to help you cope

By Jen Lumanlan | Feb 16, 2025

Discover why so many parents feel overwhelmed and learn practical ways to lighten your load without adding more to your plate. Find your way back to presence and calm.

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How to heal the anger in your relationship with your spouse

236: How to heal the anger in your relationship with your spouse

By Jen Lumanlan | Feb 2, 2025

What happens when pandemic stress, career changes, and special needs parenting push a formerly “calm and unflappable” mom to unexpected rage? Follow Laurie’s journey from explosive anger to healing and connection.

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