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PODCAST

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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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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29:22

Stress Free Summer Mindset

Become A Calm Mama ·

2022/06/09

To have a stress-free summer (or at least something close to it), you’ve got to create the right mindset. And that’s exactly what I’m teaching you to do in this episode of the Become A Calm Mama podcast.Zero stress obviously isn’t possible because in life there are so many little stressors happening all the time.I’m walking you through how to reset stressful moments when they pop up so you can get back to creating the summer experiences that you really want to have.It’s so easy to get sucked down

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56:44

How To Raise An Adult: An Interview With My Son On...

Become A Calm Mama ·

2022/06/02

It’s easy to look at a sweet little baby and completely forget that that they’re going to grow up one day. That you are actually figuring out how to raise an adult.Stages of parentingWhen your kid is really little, there are so many things you can’t imagine them doing. Like walking, sleeping through the night, feeding themselves, being out of diapers, starting kindergarten.Then when they are in elementary school you can’t imagine them being a teenager, driving, having a first kiss, graduating from

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29:08

Why Siblings Fight & What To Do About It

Become A Calm Mama ·

2022/05/26

Ever wonder why siblings fight (like all the time)?And more importantly, what to do about it?Sibling fighting can be arguing, physically fighting, saying mean things to each other, shouting or bickering - any of that.We’re getting into it in this episode, and you might be surprised to learn that a lot of the “problem” isn’t even about the fight.It’s about how your kids’ fighting makes you feel and what you make it mean.Why Siblings FightWhile it may be unpleasant and stressful for you as a parent,

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25:37

10 Things to Make Parenting Easier

Become A Calm Mama ·

2022/05/19

10 years ago this May, I taught my first parenting class. TEN YEARS AGO!In this episode I’m sharing reflections and 10 observations to make parenting easier.Celebrating 10 YearsOver the last decade, I’ve privately coached over 200 moms, taught over 500 hours of group classes to more than 1000 parents. I’ve written 4 parenting handbooks, at least 700 emails, thousands of social media posts and gave away over 20 different free parenting toolkits.It’s been SO much fun!I've learned A LOT about

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25:07

When Kids Are Bored

Become A Calm Mama ·

2022/05/12

Hearing kids say "Mom, I'm bored" might be the most annoying phrase of all time. In this episode of the Become a Calm Mama podcast, I’m sharing what to do (and what not to do) when kids are bored.What do you usually say after your kid says “I’m bored”?I’m guessing you offer a bunch of suggestions and say "Why don't you do [blank]?"Of course, your kid rejects them...and the cycle of them complaining, you problem solving and them not liking your ideas continues until you get mad and cut them off or

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22:51

How to Enjoy Mother's Day

Become A Calm Mama ·

2022/05/05

Mother’s Day is coming. And if you've had a few Mother's Days that end with you getting into bed feeling totally wiped out and resentful, this podcast episode is for you. I’m talking all about how to enjoy Mother’s Day.Mother's Day has a way of ending up the OPPOSITE of ideal for most moms.A lot of times moms spend Mother's Day cleaning up the kitchen after a messy breakfast in bed, followed by a lunch that's focused on their mother or mother-in-law, and then capped off by a rushed take-out dinner

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23:37

Dealing with a Grumpy Mood

Become A Calm Mama ·

2022/04/28

A grumpy mood is totally normal - for you, your kid, and sometimes everyone at once!In this episode of Become a Calm Mama, I’m giving you a few strategies for handling moments when you’re dealing with a grumpy kid, grumpy parents or when the whole family is in a grumpy mood.When You Have a Grumpy KidYour kid is entitled to their moods.It’s actually their job to learn how to manage their own thoughts and feelings.Pain, discomfort, and grumpiness are inevitable. It's not the avoidance of pain that is

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25:57

When Your Child is Aggressive: The “Hard No”

Become A Calm Mama ·

2022/04/21

When your child is being aggressive, it can be hard to know what to do.In this episode of the Become A Calm Mama podcast, I’m teaching you how to keep your family safe when your kid is hitting, breaking things or calling names.A foundational principle I teach is this: EVERYONE STAYS SAFE in your house.That means the bodies and hearts of the people in your house don’t get hurt. By you. By their siblings. It also means YOU don’t get hurt either.What to do if your kid is hittingI'm often asked "What do

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22:30

Post Pandemic Parenting: Is Your Kid OK?

Become A Calm Mama ·

2022/04/14

Whether we’re technically post pandemic or not at this point, we can all agree that parenting has some additional challenges now - especially when you’re not sure if your kid is OK.Our kids are out and about in the world, quarantine is over, schools are open, mask requirements are ending, and sports and other activities are a thing again.But getting “back to normal” isn’t that simple.In this episode, I’m talking about the after-effects of quarantine on kids, the worries and frustrations parents are

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27:51

Pause & Reset Your Mind

Become A Calm Mama ·

2022/04/07

Today we are talking about how to pause & reset your MIND and what I like to call “mama mind drama”.When I talk about resetting your mind, what I mean is that you’ll move from default negative thoughts to intentional positive thoughts.And this shift will change the way you show up and respond to your child.It's not your kid's behavior that is driving you crazy.It's your thoughts about your kid's behavior that are driving you crazy.It's what you are making that behavior mean.When you think

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30:29

Pause & Reset Your Emotions

Become A Calm Mama ·

2022/03/31

Today we are talking about something that might not seem related to parenting. Your feelings. Specifically, how to pause & reset your emotions.One of the goals of Calm Mama Parenting is practicing compassion with your kids and teaching them what to do with their feelings. But first, of course, you have to know what to do with yours!I define Emotional Literacy as:You know what you’re feelingYou know how to talk about those feelingsYou know what to do with those feelingsMost adults have no idea

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29:04

Pause & Reset Your Body

Become A Calm Mama ·

2022/03/24

In this episode, I'm' talking about how (and why) to pause & reset your body when you’re feeling stressed and overwhelmed.And why it's so important!I’m sure you’ve had some really tough moments over the past few weeks. Moments when you’ve been stuck in what I call Mad Mom Syndrome.You know what I'm talking about -Moments when your child is a bit off track and you get upset and all of a sudden you are yelling, threatening and lecturing…followed by guilt and rushed apologies.Moments you are

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28:15

Tantrums, Meltdowns and Outbursts At Every Age

Become A Calm Mama ·

2022/03/17

In this episode, I'm talking all about tantrums, meltdowns and outbursts (at every age)!I call these Big Feeling Cycles.By the end of this episode you will know why they happen, and how to handle them without losing your mind.Typical parenting strategies that focus on stopping the behavior don’t address the root of the problem.Lectures, timeouts, taking away privileges, etc., don’t give your kid the actual tools and skills they need to process their emotions.The strategies you learn today will bring

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32:39

The #1 Reason Misbehavior is Hard for Parents

Become A Calm Mama ·

2022/03/10

Today I’m talking about misbehavior and the #1 reason it is so hard for parents.Misbehavior creates a lot of conflict in families. It’s one of the main reasons parents yell.You’ve probably thought “If they would just listen and stop acting out, I wouldn’t have to yell!”And maybe your brain has offered you the solution of getting your kids to behave better by having more rules and more limits and more consequences. By being more strict.Many parents think the answer to misbehavior is in having better

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23:28

Rethinking Consequences

Become A Calm Mama ·

2022/03/03

In this episode we’re diving into step 4 of the Calm Mama Process - CORRECT.We’re rethinking consequences and learning how to use them effectively.I covered the first 3 steps of the Calm Mama Process in previous podcast episodes.If you missed them, be sure to go back and listen.Step 1:CALMStep 2:CONNECTStep 3: LIMIT SETWe all want our kids to become thoughtful and responsible humans.Kids who can think for themselves, make decisions that don't harm themselves or others, and take personal

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