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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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26:59

Respect Vs Disrespect

Become A Calm Mama ·

2022/10/27

Parents often say to me that their child “is being disrespectful” or that “their behavior is disrespectful”. But is it? And if so, what can you do about it?In this episode, you’ll learn how to tell the difference between respectful and disrespectful behavior, why not everything falls into one of those two categories and how to create mutual respect in your family.What is mutual respect?One of the concepts I teach in my program, The Calm Mama Club, is this idea of mutual respect.This means that as a

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28:57

Are you a mean mom?

Become A Calm Mama ·

2022/10/20

The difference between being mean and being firm can be confusing.A lot of moms think that when they are firm with their children, they are being mean.For example - when you have one of your kids pulling your other kid’s hair, it’s not mean to say “Stop that. Or Don’t do that. That’s not safe. ” with a firm voice.Or when your child is hitting you or spitting on you. It’s not mean to say “No. Don’t hit me. My body stays safe.”Moms will say to me “i was so mean. I’m such a terrible mom.”And I’ll say

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24:42

Things I Say The Most

Become A Calm Mama ·

2022/10/13

After 10 years of coaching parents, I’ve said a lot of things. But there are certain pieces of information, advice and mindset shifts that I come back to over and over again.In this episode, I’m sharing the five things I say the MOST as a parenting coach.And even if you’ve heard me say some of these before, they’re always worth hearing again.#1 Be comfortable with your kid’s discomfort.It’s in the tough moments of life where real learning and growing happens. And this can be hard for us to witness

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26:25

Overcoming Fear

Become A Calm Mama ·

2022/10/06

I keep thinking of the image of a tightrope walker with a safety net below them.Your kids are on the tightrope, up high, navigating the distances between one development stage to another.You aren’t on the tightrope. You are the net holder.When your kids are little, your net is really close to the tightrope because you are literally keeping your kid alive.But as your kid gets older, your net needs to drop lower and lower.Dropping your net can be scary.Especially when your teenager starts making very

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29:12

Developing Responsibility In Teens

Become A Calm Mama ·

2022/09/29

**Raising Teens Masterclass!** Details below.This episode is all about raising responsible adults and, more specifically, developing responsibility in our teenagers. It’s all about the tension between what teenagers want (freedom) and what they don't want (responsibility).Today, you’ll learn how to navigate this tension by using limits and boundaries to give freedom and teach responsibility.The Relationship Between Freedom and ResponsibilityTeenagers want FREEDOM. They want to live in a rule-free

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50:43

Parenting Teens What It's Like

Become A Calm Mama ·

2022/09/22

Today we are going to focus on the PARENTS! Yay! The thing you want.Parenthood is a journey from feeling like you have a lot of control to feeling as if you have none.You go from being “in charge” of a tiny human to being not “in charge” of an adult.Yelling, threatening and bribing are ways you try to get your power back. Using fear to get your kids to listen is your attempt to feel in control.The thing is, you never had power or control in the first place. And no other time in parenting does this

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41:54

What It's Like To Be A Teenager Today

Become A Calm Mama ·

2022/09/15

Today’s teenager is a complicated being.That’s why I’m so excited to have Jennifer Delliquadri with me on the podcast for the next 2 episodes! Jennifer is a life coach for teenagers and their parents. With over 14 years working as a classroom teacher, Jennifer is an expert at connecting with teens.Over the next 2 weeks, Jenn and I are talking about all things teenagers and all things parenting teenagers. We’re speaking from our experiences as coaches, and we are also both moms of teens, too.Today,

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22:26

Adolescence & Identity

Become A Calm Mama ·

2022/09/08

Today I’m talking about the evolution of self concept and identity, and specifically, how that develops throughout adolescence.The onset of puberty and adolescence (usually around the age of 12), is when we really start to see our kids starting to figure out who they are and what they think and feel about themselves. They begin the process of creating a self concept.In this episode, we’ll go on a little tour of the different stages of self concept and how you can best support your teen through

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26:11

Guiding Your Kid’s Self Concept

Become A Calm Mama ·

2022/09/01

What is self concept? How is it different from self esteem? Is it your responsibility as a parent to help shape your child’s self concept?In this episode, I’m talking all about self concept - what it is, why it matters and how it forms.What Is Self Concept?Self concept is a collection of thoughts you think about yourself. It’s different from self-esteem because esteem is more how you feel about yourself.How Does Self Concept Form?Children inherit their self-concept from parents, grandparents,

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33:51

Make Mornings Easier

Become A Calm Mama ·

2022/08/25

With the start of a new school year, your morning routine may be a little rusty. You and your kids may kind of forget how mornings work, or you expect it to go really smoothly and it doesn't, or maybe you’ve never really had a consistent morning routine at all.If you’re struggling to get your kid out the door on time without a lot of stress and conflict, this is the episode for you! I’m giving you really practical tools and strategies to help create more calm in your mornings.I’ll walk you through a

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21:27

Back To School Shit Show

Become A Calm Mama ·

2022/08/18

The transition back to school from summer break is definitely a transition. There are special challenges that come up, and I want you to be prepared for the shenanigans that might happen with your kids in the coming weeks.In this episode, I’m talking about 5 things you need to know as school starts and how to create the right mindset going into the next couple of weeks so that you can be compassionate with your kids (and so you don't lose your mind).I share these not because I want you to be filled

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25:44

Emotional Coaching Your Kid

Become A Calm Mama ·

2022/08/11

I bet you’ve been here…Your kid comes to you with a situation – there’s something happening they don’t like, maybe they’re having an issue with their teacher or a friend at school – and you respond with something like, “it’s not that big of a deal,” “you’re overreacting,” or “don’t worry about it, it’s gonna be fine.”You may have the best of intentions and even say these things in a really sweet way in an attempt to soothe your child or give them a new perspective.But instead your kid may end up

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31:29

Dealing With Complaining

Become A Calm Mama ·

2022/08/04

There are times when your kids are going through something hard or they have something on their mind, and the way they process it is by talking to you - aka complaining.They get stuck in their big feelings. They’re afraid that the discomfort they’re experiencing is going to last forever. So they take all those thoughts and feelings and dump them on you.It’s like the big-kid version of a temper tantrum and it can go on and on…and on.When it comes down to it, your child is just looking for support in

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25:33

My Kid Saw Someone Get Hit by a Bus

Become A Calm Mama ·

2022/07/29

In this episode you'll learnHow to care for your own emotional needs while being there for your kidThe tendencies parents have when their kids are sufferingThe healthy way to support your kids through hard thingsI’m sharing a story about something that happened with my son just this past week.It’s still pretty fresh, but it was just so powerful and also a huge learning experience for me so I’m telling you about it now.Last Friday night, my 16-year-old son was riding the public bus home from the mall

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30:50

Why Do I Still Get So Mad? The 3 Stages of Becoming Calm

Become A Calm Mama ·

2022/07/21

One thing moms struggle with is feeling bad about their progress in becoming calm and showing up calm with their kids. Whenever they have an mad mom episode and act in a way they don’t think they should, a lot of criticism, guilt, and doubt pours in.They think they should know this already. They think they should be getting there faster.What they don’t understand is that becoming calm is a PROCESS. It’s a PRACTICE. It’s something you work on over time. Some days it’s easy, and some days it isn’t

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27:18

How To Stop Criticizing Your Child

Become A Calm Mama ·

2022/07/14

Ever find yourself criticizing your kid…and then feel really terrible about it? You’re not alone. Parenting is hard and there’s plenty to complain about. In this episode you’ll learn how to tell the difference between complaints and criticism and how (and why) to stop criticizing your child.Let’s face it. Kids are really annoying. They don’t really think before they act. They don’t use a lot of logic to make decisions. They are reactive, emotional, and dramatic. They don’t manage their emotions

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26:37

When You Lose Your Temper

Become A Calm Mama ·

2022/07/07

When you lose your temper with your kid, it doesn’t feel great. But it IS totally normal.Perfection is not possible, in parenting especially. All parents lose their temper and speak or act harshly towards their kids from time to time.In this episode, I’m sharing what’s really going on when you lose your temper and what to do after the dust settles.Losing Your TemperFirst, let’s get clear on one thing.No one can make you angry. Not even your kid.Anger is an emotion that comes from your thoughts about

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23:21

3 Things Kids Want From Their Parents

Become A Calm Mama ·

2022/06/30

What do your kids want from you?We put a whole lot of pressure on ourselves as parents sometimes, when the things our kids really need from us are actually pretty simple.Kids love to look at their parents and see DELIGHT in our eyes.They want to feel they are the most important thing ever.And I know you want to give that to them. But it’s easier said than done, right?Sometimes it’s hard to feel those warm, fuzzy feelings toward your child.When you don’t like your kid’s behavior and you are feeling

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19:46

Avoid Summer Burnout

Become A Calm Mama ·

2022/06/23

Let’s face it. Summer is great. And it’s a lot.A lot of time with kids. Traveling. Extra meal prep. Day trips with snack bags. Feeling like there’s not enough time to get work done. Long days. Late nights. Sibling fights. Loneliness.You’re going to need a plan to enjoy the season - and avoid burnout.SUMMER BURNOUTSummer Burnout is a real thing. So many decisions to make. So many mental demands. So much emotional labor.When you don’t have time to re-charge, you are going to be more reactive and less

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22:46

Why Your Kid Doesn’t Listen

Become A Calm Mama ·

2022/06/16

Tired of repeating yourself over and over…and over? Can’t figure out why your child doesn’t listen? This is the episode for you!I’m talking about why it's not effective to repeat yourself, why you do it anyway and how you’re using it as a way to rescue your kids (and yourself) from negative consequences.Because repeating yourself and reminding your kids over and over again isn’t just infuriating - it actually prevents them from developing responsibility.Your kids don’t listen to you when you tell

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