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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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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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30:02

Late Summer Pep Talk

Become A Calm Mama ·

2024/07/25

Moms often start the summer feeling energized, encouraged and ready to go! Then around week 6 or 7, the kids are fighting, they never seem happy and everything sucks. This is your late summer pep talk to help you get out of that funk and get through the rest of summer.If you're having a great summer, I love that for you. But if you're struggling, if you're burned out, resentful or overwhelmed, if you're feeling like your kids are out of control, then this is your episode.You’ll Learn:Why this late

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37:43

How To Do a Digital Detox

Become A Calm Mama ·

2024/07/18

Today, I’m talking about how to do a digital detox, why you should consider trying it and the benefits to your kids. Plus, I’ll give you tips and some ideas of what your kids can do when they aren't on screens.You’ll Learn:What a digital detox is and why you might do oneHow to know if now is the right time for a detoxWays a digital detox can benefit your kidsTips for doing a digital detox in your familyI always say my life’s mission is to heal the next generation in advance. One of the ways I want

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36:03

Screen Free Mindset

Become A Calm Mama ·

2024/07/11

Cultivating a screen free mindset is the first step to helping your kids develop a healthy relationship with technology. Today, you’ll learn what it means to have a screen free mindset (it doesn’t mean no screens ever!) and how to get started setting new limits with your family.You’ll learn:The problems with too much screen timeScreen time best practices for kids of all agesHow I managed screen time for my kids from the early days through the teen yearsGuidelines to help you adopt a screen free

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28:29

Encouraging Boredom

Become A Calm Mama ·

2024/07/04

During the summer, kids have the opportunity for more leisure time, free play and creativity. But as a parent, you might not like the way your kid acts when they’re bored.In this episode, you’ll learn why encouraging boredom is a good thing and how you can feel more at peace when your kids are bored, dysregulated and frustrated this summer.You’ll learn:Why kids act out when they’re boredHow to handle your kid’s boredomWhy encouraging boredom is great for the whole familyHow to create opportunities

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39:34

Create a Play-Based Childhood

Become A Calm Mama ·

2024/06/27

We know that play is fun, but there is so much more to it than that. Today, I’m talking about the importance of play-based childhoods, why our society has moved away from them and some strategies to bring play back into your family and create a play-based childhood for your kid.You’ll Learn:The importance of play for our kidsWhy play is a challenge in our current societyThe key elements of playHow to create a play-based childhood for your kidIdeas for child-led, open-ended games and toysOne of the

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26:32

Strategies For Grandparents

Become A Calm Mama ·

2024/06/20

Who better to talk about strategies for grandparents, than one of the best grandparents I know? I’m so excited to have my mother-in-law, Judie Childress, on the podcast with me today talking all about how parenting has changed over the years and what happens when the worlds of parenting and grandparenting collide.You’ll Learn:How my mother-in-law learned about compassionate parenting as I raised my sonsWhy it’s sometimes hard to be a grandparentHow to communicate your parenting approach to your

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23:03

Shift Any Mood

Become A Calm Mama ·

2024/06/13

If you’re anything like me, you sometimes find yourself feeling grumpy, discontent or dissatisfied. And you’d rather be feeling joy, hope, trust or safety. Today, I’m sharing my step-by-step process for how to shift any mood.You’ll Learn:My step-by-step process to shift any moodWhy we tend to slip into negative moodsHow your thoughts help create the feelings you wantWhen to use this mood shifting practiceWhether you’re gearing up for a beach day, a long drive or a visit with your in-laws, I’m going

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33:32

7 Family Essentials This Summer

Become A Calm Mama ·

2024/06/06

Summer Break can somehow be both easier and more stressful for parents. Create a rhythm and make sure your kid’s (and your) needs are met with these 7 family essentials this summer.You’ll Learn:The 7 essential ingredients every family needs to thriveWhy boredom is super important and how to deal with itHow to troubleshoot when your kid is complaining, grumpy and over-tiredWhat to do to calm all the nervous systems in your home this summerIf you start to see your kids fighting or complaining a lot,

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36:10

3 Unavoidable Aspects of Parenting

Become A Calm Mama ·

2024/05/30

Inspired by the Netflix documentary “Stutz”, these 3 unavoidable aspects of parenting are actually unavoidable aspects of life. They’re universal truths that we all have to deal with as humans.You’ll Learn:The 3 unavoidable aspects of parenting (and life)The lies we tell ourselves that keep us doing more, more, moreHow to cope with pain, uncertainty and constant work as a parentWhy the inevitability of these 3 things is actually a huge reliefWe will all experience pain, uncertainty and constant

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37:41

What's Your Parenting Style?

Become A Calm Mama ·

2024/05/23

There are 4 primary parenting styles out there, but they aren’t all completely separate from each other. Like so many other things, they exist on a spectrum. You might fall into different parenting styles in different stages or situations.You’ll Learn:The 4 main parenting styles, and how to recognize when you are using each oneThe benefits of authoritarian parentingHow to shift away from being overly strict, permissive or detached and get to a more connected and healthy space with your childIn this

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27:18

Stop Blaming the Mothers

Become A Calm Mama ·

2024/05/16

I’m a little fired up on this one, so get ready! Over the past couple of weeks, I’ve read a few different headlines that have gotten me really mad, because these articles want to blame parents for pretty much every societal problem.I want to let you know that you don't have to pay attention to these kinds of headlines and articles that want to blame parents. There are much larger issues at play here.In this episode, you’ll learn:Why so many of the issues being blamed on parents are really not your

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26:42

Your Best Mother's Day Plan

Become A Calm Mama ·

2024/05/09

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 create your best Mother’s Day plan for a day you actually enjoy!You’ll Learn:Why Mother’s Day can be so hardSteps for creating your best Mother’s Day planHow to process the “Mother’s Day Hangover” of disappointment, resentment or sadness on Monday morningThis Mother’s Day, I send my love to all the

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