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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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34:00

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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29:44

Parenting Is A Long Goodbye

Become A Calm Mama ·

2023/06/15

This episode is coming out on the day of my oldest son’s high school graduation. I’ve been thinking, writing and feeling a LOT of feelings lately.And some of what came out was a poem that I’d like to share with you, titled A Very Long Goodbye. You can hear it in the episode or read it on the blog.My son is about to arrive at the threshold. We’ve been walking this path together for a really long time, and our relationship is about to change. If you are also in this place of transition, this episode

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32:39

Fix It, Change It, Stop It, Solve It

Become A Calm Mama ·

2023/06/08

“Fix it, change it, stop it, solve it” is a phrase I use often in my coaching. When you say it out loud, it captures that feeling we have as parents when our kids behave in a way that leaves us feeling overwhelmed, angry or worried.It’s an emotional and physical response to what our kids are doing, and our brain jumps in and tries to fix, change, stop or solve the situation.Your Kid’s Big FeelingsThe most common time I see parents experience this reaction is during a Big Feeling Cycle.When your kid

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36:27

How To Be A More Playful Parent

Become A Calm Mama ·

2023/06/01

We don’t often talk about fun ways of improving behavior, but today’s episode will give you some strategies to do just that. I’m talking all about how to be a more playful parent so that you actually enjoy your kids more.We also all want to feel connected and create joyful memories with our kids.The moments we remember most are the ones that were emotionally charged. The memories aren’t about where you are or what you’re doing. They’re about how you FEEL.How do you want to feel this summer? Do you

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30:14

Parenting On Your Own Terms

Become A Calm Mama ·

2023/05/25

On this episode of Become A Calm Mama, we’re going beyond the problems with modern motherhood from last week’s episode and into the details of parenting on your own terms.There is a lot of pressure to fit into society’s expectations, but the way we’re told to measure performance in motherhood can actually be harmful to our kids and to us as moms.The goal isn’t to “perform” as a mom or to prove to others that you’re a “good” mom. This is what leads us to burnout, overwhelm and guilt.Instead, I want

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40:36

The Problem With Modern Motherhood

Become A Calm Mama ·

2023/05/18

Why are modern moms so burned out? What is the problem with modern motherhood that has us feeling overwhelmed, inadequate and guilty?In this episode, I’m talking about the big picture and the expectations around motherhood to help you understand why you feel so overwhelmed.Because it's not just that your kid is spitting out their food or not cleaning up their room or didn't put their shoes on or got a bad grade or hit their friend or did something wrong at school. That's not actually why we're so

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24:46

How Mother's Day Changes Over Time

Become A Calm Mama ·

2023/05/11

As we move through the journey of motherhood, the way we experience Mother’s Day, and what we need from it, changes. Today, I’m reflecting on my own experience of how Mother’s Day changes over time and connecting to different stages of motherhood.Different stages of parenting are challenging in different ways. When they’re younger, what we want most might just be a break from our kids, but as they get older we might crave more time with them.Very early on, I realized that I wanted to create a day

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42:22

Screen Time Strategies

Become A Calm Mama ·

2023/05/04

Today I'm tackling the topic of screens, screen time limits, devices, all of it. And I am going to help you feel better about your kids’ device use. This is a master class on managing screens in your family. So grab a pen and paper and get ready.Let’s be honest - we all love screens.I love lots of things, like nature, my friends, my kids, my dogs. And I really like being on my phone and watching TV.But the fact that our kids also love devices drives us crazy as parents. We know devices are fun for

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35:28

Peaceful Dinners & Picky Eaters

Become A Calm Mama ·

2023/04/27

Are you struggling with picky eaters at your dinner table? Do you find yourself making separate meals for yourself and your kids? As a parent, mealtime can be stressful, especially if your kids refuse to eat the food you serve them.Mealtime can be more enjoyable for everyone - including you.On this episode of Become A Calm Mama, we’ll explore why some kids are picky eaters, while others are not and common struggles and mistakes when it comes to feeding your kids. I’ll also share strategies for

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41:14

Sleep Struggles Helping Kids Master Self-Soothing Skills

Become A Calm Mama ·

2023/04/20

Getting your child to bed (and asleep for the night) is often easier said than done. And while it can be super frustrating for us as parents, it’s pretty hard for our kids, too. One of the best ways to overcome common sleep struggles is by helping our kids master self-soothing skills.Today, you’ll learn why getting to sleep and staying asleep is so challenging for kids at different ages and stages and strategies to help make bedtime a little smoother.Our goal is to help them fall asleep on their

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22:55

Discontentment & Motherhood

Become A Calm Mama ·

2023/04/13

I recently got back from traveling across the country to visit New York City with my two teenage sons. There was one moment in particular on this most recent trip that sums up the experience of discontentment and motherhood and how I’ve been able to start moving toward more contentment.I hope that this story and the tools I share today will help you move toward more satisfaction with your own experience of parenthood, as well.Discontentment & MotherhoodBefore we jump into the story, there’s

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37:12

Developmental Stages Birth To Teens

Become A Calm Mama ·

2023/04/06

In today’s episode, I’m walking you through all of the developmental stages of your child’s life, all the way from birth through adolescence to 18 or 19 years old. This is going to help you really understand what's normal at different stages or ages, what kids are struggling with and how you can support your child's development.Developmental StagesThe information I’m sharing today is based on the work of psychologist Erik Erikson, who outlined eight psychosocial stages of development.Birth to

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22:51

Parenting Stress Cycles Part 3 (Reframing Behavior)

Become A Calm Mama ·

2023/03/30

Today’s episode is part three of a three-part series all about parenting stress cycles. If you haven’t listened to parts one and two, be sure to go back and check them out.In this episode, I’m teaching you how to reframe the way you view your child’s behavior so that you don’t get as stressed in the first place.What are you making it mean?It’s very common in our society to judge kids and their parents based on behavior. But when we do this, looking only at the external, it actually creates more

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34:30

Parenting Stress Cycle Part 2 (Dealing With Stress...

Become A Calm Mama ·

2023/03/23

Today’s episode is part two in a three-part series. Last week, I talked about what a stress cycle is and how it shows up in your parenting. If you missed it, you can listen here.Today, we’re taking it to the next step: When you’re in a parenting stress cycle, how do you get out of it?The first step is to deal with the stressor, and this is the one that most of us are already pretty good at. We deal with the situation. But that isn’t the end.Ending a stress cycleTo complete the stress cycle, you also

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32:22

Parenting Stress Cycle

Become A Calm Mama ·

2023/03/16

I want to let you in on a little secret. You don’t yell because there’s something wrong with you (or your kids). You yell as a response to stress and what your brain perceives as a threatening situation.In this episode, I’m talking about the stress cycle - what it looks like, why it happens and how it shows up in your parenting.Before we get into the details, I want you to first imagine walking your dog at night and seeing a pack of coyotes. They start chasing you. Your brain activates the stress

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