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Become A Calm Mama

Darlynn Childress

Become a Calm Mama is a parenting podcast where you learn practical parenting tools and strategies so you can stop yelling, feel more calm, and show up as the mom you want to be. Darlynn is the top parenting coach for moms who want to know exactly how to handle misbehavior and create a peaceful home. Darlynn is known for her practical strategies and a down to earth understanding of what it’s really like to be a mom raising kids in the 21st century. Over the past 15 years, Darlynn has dedicated

kids & family parenting

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36:41

Being On the Same Page (Part 2)

Become A Calm Mama ·

2024/05/02

Today, we’re focusing on being on the same page as your coparent with limits and consequences.You’ll Learn:Why learning to regulate your emotions is like learning to read and write3 coparenting scenarios and how to navigate themWhat to do when you’re not on board with your coparent’s limits & consequencesThe good news about your relationship with your kidOur goal with a feelings-first parenting model is to hold our kids accountable in a calm, mutually respectful way. We want to help them to

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39:15

Being On the Same Page

Become A Calm Mama ·

2024/04/25

I’m often asked, “How do you handle it when your husband or your coparent isn't on board?” or, “How do you handle it when you're divorced and you don't know what's going on with the other parent?”In this first episode of a two-part series, I’ll start answering these questions and share some essential conversations to have with your coparent.You’ll Learn:Why I know your kid is going to be okay.How to determine if you and your coparent are on the same page (and where to start if you’re not).Essential

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46:26

Coparenting With an Abusive Ex

Become A Calm Mama ·

2024/04/18

We all know that parenting is enough of a challenge on its own, but what about when you’re coparenting with an abusive ex, someone who may be acting more for themselves than the best interest of your kid?My guest, Lisa Johnson, is a certified domestic violence advocate and the cofounder of a divorce coaching program called Been There Got Out. We’re talking all about:The goodness and peace that are on the other side of the pain and struggle.What to look out for when it comes to coercive control,

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29:24

Parenting The Kid In Front Of You

Become A Calm Mama ·

2024/04/11

I often talk about parenting the kid in front of you, not the one you wish you had or the one you’re afraid they’ll become.Today, I’ll explain three thoughts that you’ve probably experienced when you don’t like your kid’s behavior or parts of their personality, why judgments about your kid aren’t helpful and what to do instead.You’ll Learn:The parenting advice I give the mostWhy behavior is really just information - and what to do with itHow raising a kid is like baking a special kind of cakeThe

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26:25

When Kids Lie

Become A Calm Mama ·

2024/04/04

When kids lie, it can feel personal or like a moral issue. But just like so many other challenging behaviors, it is a strategy that your child uses to communicate their negative emotion. It’s normal kid behavior (not a character flaw).In this episode, I’ll share a handful of common reasons kids (or anyone for that matter) lie, why trying to get the truth out of them usually doesn’t work and what you can do instead when your kid lies.You’ll Learn:Common lies kids tell and what might be behind themWhy

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28:49

Handling “I Hate You”

Become A Calm Mama ·

2024/03/28

Hearing your kid say, “I hate you” can be one of the hardest things to hear as a parent. Today, I’m giving you tangible, easy to apply strategies for handling “I hate you,” including ways to feel less upset by it and change the pattern.In this episode:Why kids say, “I hate you,” even though they don’t really mean itHow to protect your feelingsWhy saying, “I hate you” hurts your child, tooHow to change this pattern of behaviorYour child doesn’t actually hate you. They just don’t have the skill or

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26:18

Get Out of Mom Guilt

Become A Calm Mama ·

2024/03/21

I want you to feel really great as a parent. I want you to get out of mom guilt and instead feel a deep sense of calm. This calm leads to confidence, compassion for your kids, clarity on what you should do, and so many other good things.What I've noticed, though, is that when moms first come to me, they often feel really embarrassed that they are not already calm. This mom feels ashamed that she yelled at her kid or emotionally checked out or was a little bit too physical. She thinks she should know

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53:57

Make Any Relationship Better with Maggie Reyes

Become A Calm Mama ·

2024/03/14

My guest, marriage coach Maggie Reyes, and I are talking about the 4 essential elements of a great relationship, how they apply to marriage, parenting, and all types of relationships. Plus, we dive into how to reconnect with your spouse when you feel like you’ve been drifting apart and why they don’t have to change for your relationship to feel better.You’ll learn:How to shift your thoughts when you’re bored with your partnerWhat to do when you feel like you don’t matter to your partnerHow to

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32:51

A New Way To Parent

Become A Calm Mama ·

2024/03/07

If you’re tired of repeating yourself, yelling, punishing and keeping up with the dreaded sticker chart, I want you to know that there is a new way of parenting - one that actually works.Listen to learn:Why your kids don’t do what you tell them to (and you end up yelling)The 4 steps of the Calm Mama ProcessMy favorite sentence for validating feelingsHow to get help and learn a new way to parentWhen I became a parent, I realized that I didn't like the way it felt to be punitive. I didn’t want to

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34:02

The Accidentally Permissive Parent

Become A Calm Mama ·

2024/02/29

When I first became a parent coach, I talked a lot with moms about how feelings matter. Over the past 15 years, I’ve seen a shift. Now there's a lot of awareness about emotions and validation, but I find myself talking more and more about how important it is to have consequences and teach kids that their behavior has an impact.In this episode, you’ll learn:Why gentle parenting information is often incompleteWhy it’s not enough just to stop yelling and talk about feelingsHow we experience real-life

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25:48

Why Parenting Is Confusing

Become A Calm Mama ·

2024/02/22

I’m just gonna say it. Parenting is confusing! There are a lot of decisions to make, and you want to be an amazing mom for your kid. In this episode, I’ll explain why parenting is so confusing and offer some words of encouragement that I hope will make you realize that you’re already doing a great job.We’ll talk about:Why parenting is confusing (it’s not just you!)How parenting is like learning to driveWhat it looks like to be a beginner and how to advance your skills in parentingIf you are

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27:26

When You Don't Like Your Kid

Become A Calm Mama ·

2024/02/15

If you’re a mom, you know there are times when you don’t like your kid. Of course, you always love and care about them and want what’s best for them, but there are also tough stages or times when they’re showing up in ways you just really don’t like. This happens to parents all the time, but it’s something we hardly ever talk about (because we’re ashamed of feeling this way).In this episode, you’ll learn:Why only you can control the way you think and feel about your kid (no more waiting for them to

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42:58

The Value of Play with TJ Matton

Become A Calm Mama ·

2024/02/08

You’ve probably heard about the value of play for kids, but did you know that it’s just as important for adults? Today, I’m joined by TJ Matton, who helps people find enjoyment in the everyday, playful ways to manage stress, and empowering ways to greater fulfillment.You’ll Learn:The value of play - for kids and adults alikeWhy we stop playing in the first placeHow embracing play affects your parentingWhere to start if you’re feeling stuckListen in to hear playing in your own way helps you

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32:08

Leadership Energy in Parenting

Become A Calm Mama ·

2024/02/01

You know how some moms’ kids seem to listen to them and others don’t? What is it that makes some kids listen and follow directions more than others? What is it that allows the parent to have more ease in those moments?I believe leadership has a huge impact. In today’s episode, I’m talking about leadership energy in parenting and how it can shift the dynamic of your home (in a good way!).We’re getting into:The benefits of bringing leadership energy into parenting momentsHow to get more compliance and

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50:39

Teaching Kids To Love Their Bodies with Victoria Yates

Become A Calm Mama ·

2024/01/25

Victoria Yatesis back on the podcast today to talk with me about teaching kids to love their bodies and have a great relationship with food and their bodies. We’re addressing some of the challenges and fears that we face as parents, how society has told us to view our bodies, and then she’ll share some strategies to help you support your kid’s health in a positive way.Victoria is an intuitive eating and body image coach for women. She is also a former labor & delivery and pediatric nurse.The

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32:28

Why Consequences Matter

Become A Calm Mama ·

2024/01/18

Over the past 15 years, I’ve seen a shift in our society’s approach to parenting. We’re moving away from punishment and shame and toward compassion (I love it!!). But gentle parenting has its pitfalls, too. Today, I’m talking about why consequences matter and how you can use natural and logical consequences to help your child understand and take responsibility for the impact of their behavior without hurting your relationship.A Shift From Traditional To Gentle ParentingI've spent the last 15 years

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30:59

Resetting Crappy Moments

Become A Calm Mama ·

2024/01/11

We all have them, those days when things are going well, you’re having a nice day with the kids and things feel easy…But then a switch gets flipped and everything goes to crap. In this episode, you’ll learn my process for resetting crappy moments so you can get back to feeling calm and connected (and maybe even have a little fun!).I know firsthand the challenges that come with managing unexpected meltdowns and dysregulated behaviors. Maybe your kid has a tantrum and you have no idea why or you hit

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32:10

5 Emotional Needs of Kids

Become A Calm Mama ·

2024/01/04

In compassionate parenting, we talk a lot about emotions. In today’s episode I’m explaining the 5 emotional needs of kids, how unmet needs show up in behavior and how you can support your child’s emotional health.In last week’sParenting 101episode, I talked about the core needs of attachment and authenticity for humans, including how we can teach better coping strategies while validating our kids’ emotions and authentic selves.This week, we’re diving deeper into what is really going on when your

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32:38

Parenting 101: The Basics

Become A Calm Mama ·

2023/12/28

As we kick off 2024, it seemed like a good time to return to the basics of compassionate parenting. Plus, “Parenting 101” is a really fun title for our 101st episode! Today, I’ll walk you through some foundational principles and invite you to think about what you want to focus on as a parent this year.The Basics of Human NeedsIn his book,The Myth of Normal, Gabor Maté talks about the two essential needs of humans - attachment and authenticity.Attachmentis what drives human behavior. It’s primal. Our

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50:20

How Trauma Informed My Parenting

Become A Calm Mama ·

2023/12/21

Welcome to our 100th episode of Become a Calm Mama! Today, I’m getting pretty personal about things I experienced in my childhood and how trauma informed my parenting. We’ll also talk about some ways to feel better and heal from traumatic experiences in your past.I also have my best friend, Tiffany Howsam, here with me today. Tiffany is a licensed marriage and family therapist, as well as a certified life coach. We’ve been friends for almost 20 years, and she has created a safe place for me and been

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