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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

All Episodes

32:54

When Kids Are Sick at Home

Become A Calm Mama ·

2023/11/02

Cold and flu season is here, and it’s just a reality that kids get sick a lot (which can be really stressful for parents). Today, I’ll help you manage when kids are sick at home.While taking care of sick kids is a part of parenting, it is also a big disruption to your life. And if they’re not sleeping well, it can be pretty exhausting, too. In this episode, I’m sharing ways to manage your mind and energy when kids are sick, how to create a sick day plan and what to do with them while they’re

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49:44

Parenting With The Enneagram

Become A Calm Mama ·

2023/10/26

I admit, I’m a little obsessed with the Enneagram. And, of course, I’m also obsessed with tools that can help you in parenting. Today, we’re combining the two (along with some expert advice) on parentingwiththe Enneagram.The Enneagram is a personality test that explains how we react to and relate with the world.In this episode, my guest TJ will share a little bit about the Enneagram and how you can apply this tool to parenting.TJ Teemsis a counselor, teacher, Certified Enneagram Educator and mom to

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37:51

Bullying

Become A Calm Mama ·

2023/10/19

Today on Become A Calm Mama, we’re diving deep into the topic of bullying. Bullying can be a difficult and painful experience for kids and parents alike.None of us want our kids to be the bully, and we also don’t want them to be bullied.Today, I’ll describe what bullying actually is (and what it is not) and help you learn to spot the risk factors and signs that your kid is being bullied or that your kid is doing the bullying. And, of course, I’ll help you figure out what to do about it if you find

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49:52

Understanding ADHD

Become A Calm Mama ·

2023/10/12

Understanding ADHD in kids and how to best support them can be pretty overwhelming (I know from experience), so today I’m so excited to have an expert here with me to help you through it!Lainie Donnell is an educational therapist, a college counselor, and the cofounder of Lila Learning. For the past 16 years, Lainie has been in private practice as an educational therapist and college counselor, bringing to her clients an empathic, enthusiastic and pragmatic approach to their educational journeys.Her

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45:02

Mamas Tell Their Stories

Become A Calm Mama ·

2023/10/05

Today (for the first time ever!) I’ve invited a couple of mamas onto the podcast to tell their stories of taking the Emotionally Healthy Kids parenting class.I am so excited for you to hear straight from other moms who have been exactly where you might be right now. They’ll tell you all about why they signed up, their experience in the class and the impact it had on their parenting and beyond.Be sure to listen to the full podcast episode to hear Nicole’s and Kristin’s stories in their own

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27:56

Co-Regulation During a Meltdown

Become A Calm Mama ·

2023/09/28

Whether you call it a tantrum, meltdown or big feeling cycle, I think we can agree that these moments are overwhelming and stressful (for you and your kid). On today’s episode, we’re talking about what to do during a meltdown and the steps to co-regulation, which allows you to calm yourself and your kid at the same time.If you're like most parents, you've had moments when your kid hits their sibling, they won't do their homework, they constantly ask for more screentime and won’t get off their

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31:48

The 3 Rs of Emotional Regulation

Become A Calm Mama ·

2023/09/21

This is the podcast where you learn how to become a calm parent and raise emotionally healthy kids, but what do emotional health and emotional regulation actually mean? Today I’m sharing a framework from the book, “What Happened To You?” and outlining the 3 Rs of emotional regulation.You can start using these simple concepts right away to help calm yourself and coach your kid when they’re having big feelings.What Is Emotional Health?When I talk about emotional health (which is the goal of all

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28:57

The Adolescent Brain

Become A Calm Mama ·

2023/09/14

What’s going on in the adolescent brain? SO much! Between ages 12 and 24 (give or take a year or two), the brain goes through a major remodel.Last week, I talked about how puberty is triggered by changes in hormone levels. Today, we’re diving into another process happening within the adolescent brain called pruning. I’ll help you understand the brain science behind what’s happening, why pruning happens and how it affects development.Changes in the Adolescent BrainThe essence of adolescence can be

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28:32

Parenting Through Puberty

Become A Calm Mama ·

2023/09/07

Today we’re talking about puberty. If you have a tween or teen (or even a slightly younger kid), this episode is going to be so helpful. Our kids go through a lot of changes during puberty, so I’m helping you to understand what is actually going on in their bodies and with their hormones and how you can support your child through it all.What Is Puberty?Puberty is the name that we give to the combination of hormone-driven changes that happen inside the body right before and during adolescence. It’s

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37:05

Better Conversations With Teens And Tweens

Become A Calm Mama ·

2023/08/31

Today, we’re talking about having better conversations with your teens and tweens. How can you continue to feel connected to your kid during this time when it’s so easy to drift apart?I know that you don’t want your relationship to be adversarial and to feel really disconnected, but this often happens in the middle school and high school years.You end up talking about school, chores, grades, their attitude…and the ways they’re not measuring up. You’re not sure how to set limits and follow through

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35:13

2 Keys To My Parenting "Success": Lessons Learned...

Become A Calm Mama ·

2023/08/24

What does “success” really look like in parenting? What is the end goal? What are we doing all this for? In this episode, I’m debriefing a huge step in my parenting journey and sharing two keys that have shaped my experience as a parent and my relationship with my kids.Yesterday I dropped off my oldest son for his first year of college – and transitioned him one step further on his journey towards independence.Then it hit me: THIS IS WHAT I’VE BEEN PREPARING FOR ALL ALONG. That point of graduating

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39:52

Simplifying Your Life

Become A Calm Mama ·

2023/08/17

As we gear up for a new school year, I’m sharing some of my own tried-and-true routines and rhythms for simplifying your daily life. We’re talking mornings, afternoons, dinnertime and more, with tips geared toward families with elementary and middle school age kids.You’ll hear tips that worked for our family, why I made those decisions and how they helped me to establish a peaceful and easy rhythm for our home. These are nuts and bolts, actual HOW of creating your own daily routines so you can get

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25:45

The Inner Child

Become A Calm Mama ·

2023/08/10

Today, I want to introduce you to (or bring you deeper into) the transformative world of inner child work. By soothing and addressing the pain and unmet needs from our own childhoods, we can discover profound healing and self-compassion.I’ll walk you through some simple exercises you can try to be kinder to yourself and explore how the concept of your child's inner child can help you bring a more nurturing and loving approach to parenting.What Is The Inner Child?Maybe you’ve heard of the concept of

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36:27

Back To School Checklist

Become A Calm Mama ·

2023/08/03

The new school year is starting soon, and I want you to be ready! In this episode, I’m sharing my back to school checklist - not for school supplies and new clothes, but to set you up for more peace this school year.I hope this will help you to feel like the leader in your life and give you more room in your life for fun, ease and joy.Your Back To School ChecklistThis is my 3-step process to help you figure out what truly matters to you and how to make the decisions to get it this school year.Step

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Therapeutic Parenting

Become A Calm Mama ·

2023/07/27

We hear a lot of names for parenting philosophies (e.g. gentle parenting, positive parenting, compassionate parenting), that all share the same foundation of compassion and connection. Today, I’m sharing the concept of therapeutic parenting - what it is and how it relates to the parenting style I now teach to moms like you.I first heard the term “therapeutic parenting” when I was really struggling with my then-4-year-old son. His temper tantrums, hitting and kicking were triggering and overwhelming

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34:29

When You’re Too Tired To Deal

Become A Calm Mama ·

2023/07/20

I see a lot of moms burnout by the end of the summer, and while this episode isn’t specifically about burnout, it is about our capacity as parents and what to do when you’re too tired to deal with what’s going on with your kids.As humans, we have limited capacity. Think of it like a 2-liter bottle. When the bottle is full, there isn’t capacity to add anything else to it. If it’s only half full, there is some space to add more liquid.When we think of this same concept in motherhood, it applies to all

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38:06

Summer Sibling Squabbles

Become A Calm Mama ·

2023/07/13

It’s summer - kids are off school, they’re spending more time together and you’re probably seeing a lot more sibling squabbles and fights.And it’s frustrating, right? You spend all this time thinking of fun activities and outings, you do the planning and prepping. Then, when you get them to the location, they’re fighting, arguing and bickering.I know that this is a problem for most parents, especially in the summer months, so this episode is meant to help you understand why it’s happening (which is

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37:47

Summer Reset

Become A Calm Mama ·

2023/07/06

We’re a few weeks into summer, and you might be starting to feel like you’re in the doldrums. If you’ve been feeling frustrated, disappointed or sad that your summer isn’t going quite the way you hoped it would, this is the episode for you. I’m talking about how to do a summer reset and get things back on track.Why Your Summer SucksWe have a lot of ideas about what summer will be like, and then we get into it. We’re completely out of our regular rhythm, we’re spending a lot more time with our kids

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37:39

Tips for Vacationing With Kids

Become A Calm Mama ·

2023/06/29

Traveling with kids can feel more like a business trip than a vacation sometimes. You get excited for a break and a change of scenery, but you’re not necessarily off duty when it comes to parenting. In this episode, I’m sharing why vacation feels like so much work sometimes and my top 5 tips for vacationing with kids.Why Is It So Hard?Your ExpectationsOften, when we plan a trip, we think of it in its most idyllic way. We anticipate that it will be lovely and fun and relaxing. We can’t wait for the

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34:30

Compassion Is Not The Same As Permission

Become A Calm Mama ·

2023/06/22

There is a trend in families right now to be more compassionate with their kids. I love it. But compassion is not the same as permission. There’s a big difference, and the two approaches create different results.In this episode I’ll explain the difference between compassion and permission in parenting, why you might find yourself slipping into permissive parenting and how to get out of that pattern.Benefits of CompassionBehavior is driven by emotion. When your kid misbehaves, they are acting out

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