Mar 4
Episode 86: How to Handle Teenage Disrespect & Defiance with Dr. Cam Caswell
Inside, they explore: → Why "disrespect" is usually dysregulation—and how to respond when your teen talks back, rolls their eyes, or uses a tone you don't appreciate → The authority reframe: your job isn't to be right or have power—it's to carry the responsibility of de-escalatin ... Show More
1 h
Feb 18
Emotion Regulation vs. Nervous System Regulation
Inside, she explores:→ The key difference: emotion regulation is top-down (cognitive, in your mind) while nervous system regulation is bottom-up (visceral, in your body)→ Why nervous system regulation must come first—it's the power source that creates space for emotional regulati ... Show More
31m 16s
Sep 2025
How to connect with a child that shuts you down (without losing your cool)
Send a textThis episode will change how you see your child’s moods and how you respond to them.If you’ve ever tiptoed around your child in the morning, worried the “wrong” cereal bowl or shirt will set off a meltdown, this conversation is for you.Joining me is Dr. Alex Reed, pedi ... Show More
1h 8m
Oct 2025
The missing skill that helps parents and kids stay calm: Interoception
Send a textLast week, we uncovered how your child’s behaviour is really their nervous system communicating.Today, we’re going deeper, inside the body, to explore the science of interoception, the hidden sense that helps us feel and understand our emotions.My guest, Laura Petix, i ... Show More
39m 12s
Aug 2024
Is Holding Your Child Accountable Truly Necessary?
<p>Imagine this: Your child has just knocked over their sibling's Lego creation, and you’re torn between wanting to gently correct their behavior and wondering if there’s a better way. Is it really about making them say, "I'm sorry," or is there a deeper lesson to ... Show More
20m 46s
Jan 2025
The Big-Hearted Way To Prevent Power Struggles - altogether!
Power struggles with toddlers can feel exhausting—but they don’t have to be inevitable. In this episode, I’ll share simple, big-hearted ways to prevent battles before they start. Learn how to give your child a sense of control, offer the right kind of choices, and use playfulness ... Show More
12m 53s
In today's solo minisode I’m talking all about strong-willed kids. I’ve been talking a lot about this in my emails and on my social media lately because I know it’s a topic that many parents struggle with. Strong-willed kids are the ones that I like to call fair fighters - they’re always keeping score and want to make sure everything is right in their world. ... Show More
<p>Do you want to raise kids who are confident in who they are?</p>
<p><br></p>
<p>Join me in this episode where I dive into the importance of <strong>self-skills, confidence and relationship skills</strong> to help kids have a <strong>deep knowing of who they are </strong>and wh ... Show More
<p><span>Do you want your child to always feel safe enough to come to you, no matter what mistakes they've made? Are you sometimes unsure how to react when your child disappoints you, without resorting to punishment or judgment?</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>Today, we're ... Show More
