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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

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26:44

Giving Allowance to Teach Financial Literacy

Become A Calm Mama ·

2024/12/12

Recently, I’ve coached a few different moms about allowance and chores. These concepts often go together, but I think about them as two separate pieces. Today, I’ll teach you how to use giving allowance to teach financial literacy to your kids.You’ll Learn:Why I don’t believe you should pay your kid to do choresFinancial lessons all kids should learnThe value of giving an allowanceHow to use allowance to teach financial literacyGiving allowance gives your kid the ability to have some money in their

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52:53

Giving Your Kid Their First Phone with Kristi Bush

Become A Calm Mama ·

2024/12/05

Parents often ask me about how to approach giving their kid a phone for the first time. Today on the podcast, I’m joined by Kristi Bush, founder of Protect Our Kids. We’re talking about strategies to use before you give them the phone, as well as tools for monitoring their use.You’ll Learn:Examples of kids accessing internet content that they shouldn’t (and how it often happens)Why it’s important to have boundaries and guidelines from the startCommon pitfalls of gaming consolesHow to prepare for

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17:02

A Simple Family Gratitude Practice

Become A Calm Mama ·

2024/11/28

Today is Thanksgiving in the U.S., so I’m sharing a simple gratitude practice that you can do as a family, along with a guided gratitude meditation. What you focus on is what you create more of. When you focus on things that bring you joy and delight, you’re going to feel better and more positive about your life.You’ll Learn:Why your kid isn’t wrong for wanting thingsHow to flip the wish list into a simple family gratitude practiceWhat I’m thankful forA guided meditation to bring more gratitude into

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40:11

Cultivating Contentment with Brenda Yoder

Become A Calm Mama ·

2024/11/21

If you’ve ever wished you could make life less complicated, you’re going to love my guest on today’s podcast. Brenda Yoder is here with me talking about contentment - what it is, how to cultivate it and what is keeping you from feeling satisfied with your life.You’ll Learn:Why there is more discontent in our current society that in past generationsHow contentment and happiness are different from each otherCommon challenges to feeling content7 strategies for bringing more contentment into your

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31:36

Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in Parenting

Become A Calm Mama ·

2024/11/14

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is one of the most effective therapeutic models to help people move through negative emotion and create long term change in the way they think, feel and behave in their lives. Today, I’m showing you how you can use the powerful concepts behind Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in parenting.You’ll Learn:Why Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is such a powerful toolHow your thoughts affect the way you show up as a parentHow to feel less triggered by your kid’s behaviorSome of

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24:45

Accidental Neglect: Strategies for Better Phone...

Become A Calm Mama ·

2024/11/07

The term “accidental neglect” might sound a little harsh, but it also describes what your child experiences when you’re on your phone. You might be disconnecting from your kid without realizing it. Today, I’m talking all about what your child sees and feels when you are on your device and strategies for better phone etiquette around kids.You’ll Learn:Why your kid often bothers or interrupts you when you’re on your phoneHow kids experience your phone useThe difference between real-life and online

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53:11

The Art Of Thriving Online with Amelia Knott

Become A Calm Mama ·

2024/10/31

Today on the podcast, registered psychotherapist, art therapist and author Amelia Knott is helping us discover the art of thriving online and sharing ways to reconnect with yourself, your thoughts and your sense of wellbeing.You’ll Learn:Common challenges that result from the online space and being constantly connectedHow to reconcile the good and bad of the internet and social mediaWhat art therapy is and how it helps us connect with ourselves and our needsIdeas for starting your own creative

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33:56

Get Your Brain To Do More And Rest Better

Become A Calm Mama ·

2024/10/24

Just like the rest of the body, your brain needs times of attention, focus and activity as well as times of rest. Today, I’m talking about two different networks within the brain and how to toggle between them. It will help you understand how to get your brain to do more and rest better so you can feel more focused and less overwhelmed.You’ll Learn:What the Task Positive Network and Default Mode Network do in your brain and why they’re both importantWhen and how to toggle between the two

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34:12

The Screentime Dilemma

Become A Calm Mama ·

2024/10/17

In this episode I'm talking about what I call the screentime dilemma - basically the overwhelm and frustration you feel around figuring out screens. I’m helping you understand why it feels so hard and why it actually falls outside of your wheelhouse as a parent.You’ll Learn:Why figuring out screentime is so confusingHow screentime is following in the footsteps of driving, smoking and dietary recommendationsCurrent best practices for kids and screensWhat I’d do about screens if I ran the

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37:24

Rethinking ADHD

Become A Calm Mama ·

2024/10/10

One of my kids has pretty severe ADHD. When he was younger, it showed up a lot in the form of hyperactivity and impulse control. The challenges have evolved as he’s gotten older. Today, I’m talking about my experience of parenting a kid with ADHD and sharing what I’ve learned along the way.You’ll Learn:Why ADHD is about way more than behaviorsWhat it’s like to experience our modern world with an ADHD brainHow societal expectations for order can clash with the spontaneous and creative nature of those

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28:40

A Parenting Manifesto

Become A Calm Mama ·

2024/10/03

A manifesto is a list of principles to help guide you how you want to live each day. Maybe you’ve made one before and didn’t even realize it. Today I’m sharing my parenting manifesto and showing you how to create one of your own.You’ll Learn:What a manifesto is and why it is so helpful in parentingThe commitments behind my parenting manifestoWhat I would add or change if I wrote mine over againHow to create and use your own parenting manifestoI first went through the process of creating a manifesto

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Navigating A Teen Mental Health Crisis with Tracey Yokas

Become A Calm Mama ·

2024/09/26

Today on the podcast, I am interviewing Tracey Yokas, the author of

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47:54

Neurobehavioral Conditions with Eileen Devine

Become A Calm Mama ·

2024/09/19

Today on Become A Calm Mama, you get double the parent coaches! My guest, Eileen Devine, specializes in supporting parents who are raising kids with neurobehavioral conditions.Signs that your child might be struggling with a neurobehavioral conditionCommon challenges for kids with neurobehavioral conditions and their parentsEileen’s favorite mantra for difficult moments3 key factors to find strategies that work for your kid’s brainListen as Eileen’s shares her “brain first” approach to parenting,

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28:48

Surgeon General Says Parents Aren’t Ok

Become A Calm Mama ·

2024/09/12

Recently, the U.S. Surgeon General issued an advisory saying that parents aren’t ok. There’s a lot that goes into raising emotionally healthy kids, and a huge part of it is your own mental health, including how you handle stress and negative emotions.In today’s episode, I’m breaking down this 36-page advisory and sharing some of the highlights (or lowlights) of the report in simple terms.You’ll Learn:Why parents are so stressed out (it’s not just you)The problems with parent stressThe Surgeon

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20:33

Venmo Moms & Volunteer Moms

Become A Calm Mama ·

2024/09/05

Today I’m talking about Venmo moms, volunteer moms and everything in between.If you haven’t heard of a “Venmo mom”, it’s a term that’s been going around on TikTok and Instagram lately. Essentially, a Venmo mom is someone who isn't really interested in being a hands-on volunteer with their kid’s school, team, etc. They wanna just send some money to support those programs.You’ll Learn:Why Venmo moms and volunteer moms may not be so different from each otherThe good, bad and ugly of volunteeringWhy

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26:09

My Roomier Nest Story

Become A Calm Mama ·

2024/08/29

I’ve just dropped off my youngest son at college. And rather than focus on my home being an empty nest, I like to think of it as my roomier nest.You’ll Learn:How to find the wisdom in procrastinationThe different ways feelings show up in our bodies and mindsMy take on an empty nestWhat I want out of this next stageI hope that by sharing my story and perspective, you’ll feel less alone and understand what we’re really going through during this time.---------------------------My Roomier Nest StoryOn

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20:35

Surviving the 3 Stages of Motherhood

Become A Calm Mama ·

2024/08/22

Over the course of my experience being a mom and coaching hundreds of other moms, I’ve noticed 3 distinct stages of motherhood. No matter what stage you’re in right now, I want you to feel seen and understand more about why you feel the way you feel. In this episode, I’ll explain these stages and give practical advice for surviving the 3 stages of motherhood.You’ll Learn:The 3 stages of motherhoodHow to get a break when your body is exhausted and your brain is overwhelmedMy favorite tool to soothe

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20:44

5 Back To School Tips

Become A Calm Mama ·

2024/08/15

It’s that time of year, so I’m back with an encore episode sharing my top 5 back to school tips. In this episode, you’ll find strategies (and a few reality checks) for a smooth transition into the new school year.You’ll Learn:5 challenges that often arise as school starts - and how to handle themThoughts to help you (and your kids) through the back-to-school transitionWhat your #1 job is as a mom in these first weeks of the school yearAn exercise to help you prepare your mindsetThe transition back

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23:53

Your Kid’s Happiness Isn’t Your Job

Become A Calm Mama ·

2024/08/08

It can feel really hard when your kid is unhappy or uncomfortable. It’s easy to blame yourself and feel like you should have done something differently. But your kid’s happiness isn’t your job.In this episode, I’ll explain what I mean by that and how you can help your child process their emotions without trying to solve all their problems for them.You’ll Learn:How much responsibility you have for your kid’s happinessWhy making your kid’s happiness your job might actually be creating other

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30:47

Why Threats Aren’t Great

Become A Calm Mama ·

2024/08/01

If you’ve ever thought, “But my kid only listens when I yell,” this is for you. Today, I’m explaining why threats aren’t great when you’re trying to change behavior and what to do instead.You’ll Learn:Why threats might work short-term but aren’t great in the long runThe difference between threats and limitsHow to set limits that workWhat to do when your kid doesn’t stay within your boundariesIn traditional parenting, fear is often used to pivot a child's behavior. We get mean and harsh and threaten

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