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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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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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36:41

Being On the Same Page (Part 2)

Become A Calm Mama ·

2024/05/02

Today, we’re focusing on being on the same page as your coparent with limits and consequences.You’ll Learn:Why learning to regulate your emotions is like learning to read and write3 coparenting scenarios and how to navigate themWhat to do when you’re not on board with your coparent’s limits & consequencesThe good news about your relationship with your kidOur goal with a feelings-first parenting model is to hold our kids accountable in a calm, mutually respectful way. We want to help them to

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39:15

Being On the Same Page

Become A Calm Mama ·

2024/04/25

I’m often asked, “How do you handle it when your husband or your coparent isn't on board?” or, “How do you handle it when you're divorced and you don't know what's going on with the other parent?”In this first episode of a two-part series, I’ll start answering these questions and share some essential conversations to have with your coparent.You’ll Learn:Why I know your kid is going to be okay.How to determine if you and your coparent are on the same page (and where to start if you’re not).Essential

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46:26

Coparenting With an Abusive Ex

Become A Calm Mama ·

2024/04/18

We all know that parenting is enough of a challenge on its own, but what about when you’re coparenting with an abusive ex, someone who may be acting more for themselves than the best interest of your kid?My guest, Lisa Johnson, is a certified domestic violence advocate and the cofounder of a divorce coaching program called Been There Got Out. We’re talking all about:The goodness and peace that are on the other side of the pain and struggle.What to look out for when it comes to coercive control,

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29:24

Parenting The Kid In Front Of You

Become A Calm Mama ·

2024/04/11

I often talk about parenting the kid in front of you, not the one you wish you had or the one you’re afraid they’ll become.Today, I’ll explain three thoughts that you’ve probably experienced when you don’t like your kid’s behavior or parts of their personality, why judgments about your kid aren’t helpful and what to do instead.You’ll Learn:The parenting advice I give the mostWhy behavior is really just information - and what to do with itHow raising a kid is like baking a special kind of cakeThe

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26:25

When Kids Lie

Become A Calm Mama ·

2024/04/04

When kids lie, it can feel personal or like a moral issue. But just like so many other challenging behaviors, it is a strategy that your child uses to communicate their negative emotion. It’s normal kid behavior (not a character flaw).In this episode, I’ll share a handful of common reasons kids (or anyone for that matter) lie, why trying to get the truth out of them usually doesn’t work and what you can do instead when your kid lies.You’ll Learn:Common lies kids tell and what might be behind themWhy

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28:49

Handling “I Hate You”

Become A Calm Mama ·

2024/03/28

Hearing your kid say, “I hate you” can be one of the hardest things to hear as a parent. Today, I’m giving you tangible, easy to apply strategies for handling “I hate you,” including ways to feel less upset by it and change the pattern.In this episode:Why kids say, “I hate you,” even though they don’t really mean itHow to protect your feelingsWhy saying, “I hate you” hurts your child, tooHow to change this pattern of behaviorYour child doesn’t actually hate you. They just don’t have the skill or

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26:18

Get Out of Mom Guilt

Become A Calm Mama ·

2024/03/21

I want you to feel really great as a parent. I want you to get out of mom guilt and instead feel a deep sense of calm. This calm leads to confidence, compassion for your kids, clarity on what you should do, and so many other good things.What I've noticed, though, is that when moms first come to me, they often feel really embarrassed that they are not already calm. This mom feels ashamed that she yelled at her kid or emotionally checked out or was a little bit too physical. She thinks she should know

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53:57

Make Any Relationship Better with Maggie Reyes

Become A Calm Mama ·

2024/03/14

My guest, marriage coach Maggie Reyes, and I are talking about the 4 essential elements of a great relationship, how they apply to marriage, parenting, and all types of relationships. Plus, we dive into how to reconnect with your spouse when you feel like you’ve been drifting apart and why they don’t have to change for your relationship to feel better.You’ll learn:How to shift your thoughts when you’re bored with your partnerWhat to do when you feel like you don’t matter to your partnerHow to

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