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Delight in Parenting with Dajana Yoakley

Empowering parents with peaceful & playful strategies to bring the delight back into parenting. "Delight in Parenting with Dajana Yoakley" is your guide to a thriving family life.

Welcome to Delight in Parenting Podcast. Let"s into the essence of peaceful, playful and emotionally intelligent parenting, where I share the insights, expert advice & research, and support necessary to transform your parenting approach from struggling to delighting. Say goodbye to conflict and embrace cooperation, creating a more joyful home environment. Join me as we embark on a path to deeper connection and more peace & play within our families. I"m excited to connect and share this journey with

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71. The meltdown → defiance cycle (and what’s...

Delight in Parenting with Dajana Yoakley ·

2026/04/16

What if the meltdown isn’t the problem?What if the defiance… the pushback… the shutting down…is actually your child’s nervous system asking for help?Because for so many parents, it feels like this:→ It starts small→ It escalates fast→ Suddenly you’re in a full meltdown or power struggle→ And nothing you try seems to workYou explain.You stay calm.You set a consequence.…and somehow, it just gets worse.In my latest podcast episode, I sat down with Ce Eshelman, a trauma-informed therapist, and she put

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70. Why Your Child Can’t Calm Down (And What They...

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2026/04/02

Emilie Delworth, founder of The Peaceful Mother and a child development specialist with nearly two decades of experience working with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers, shares practical, science-backed tools for understanding why your child struggles to calm down — and what they actually need from you in those hard moments.Understanding Why Your Child Can’t Calm DownEmilie explains that most of us were raised to suppress our feelings — “stop crying,” “you’re fine,” “just get over it.” That

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69. Teaching Siblings to Solve Their Own Conflicts

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2026/03/12

Sibling fights can feel endless.One minute your kids are laughing together. The next minute someone is screaming, someone is crying, and you’re being pulled in as the referee—again.Most parents assume sibling conflict is just something they have to survive until their kids grow up.But what if those daily sibling disagreements are actually one of the most powerful training grounds for your child’s social and emotional development?In this episode, I sat down with Dr. Laurie Kramer, a clinical

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68. The Anxiety Blueprint: Supporting Your Teen...

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2026/02/12

Ever feel like you’re walking on eggshells with your teenager? You see them struggling, so you offer a perfectly reasonable solution—maybe a walk or some deep breathing—only to have them roll their eyes, snap at you, or retreat further into their room.I recently sat down with Sophia Vail Galano, a licensed clinical social worker and author of Calming Teenage Anxiety: A Parent’s Guide to Helping Your Teenager Cope with Worry. Sophia has spent over a decade working with adolescents and noticed a

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67. The Anger Map: Charting Your Way Back to Calm...

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2026/01/15

Ever notice how you can be reading all the parenting books, practicing mindfulness, doing everything “right”—and still find yourself yelling at your child over something that doesn’t even matter?I recently sat down with Clara Roulev, a certified peaceful parenting and mind-body coach, registered yoga teacher, and founder of Share Peace Parenting. Clara specializes in helping parents understand their reactivity at the nervous system level—not just managing symptoms, but addressing the root causes of

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66. When Food Becomes a Battlefield: How to Stop...

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2025/10/23

Ever found yourself standing in the kitchen, spatula in hand, feeling like you’re about to lose it because your child just pushed away the dinner you spent an hour making... again?What if I told you that the stress you’re feeling at mealtimes isn’t really about the rejected broccoli—and there’s a way to transform your dinner table from a battlefield into a place of connection without giving up on nutrition?I recently spoke with Katie Kimball, a former teacher, two-time TEDx speaker, and mom of four

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65. The Grief of Parenting: Learning to Love the Kids...

Delight in Parenting with Dajana Yoakley ·

2025/10/16

Ever wondered why your teenager meticulously plans their gaming strategy for hours but melts down when asked to pack their backpack the night before school?What if I told you the disconnect isn’t about defiance or laziness—but about a fundamental mismatch between your expectations and their actual neurological wiring, and there’s a powerful framework for bridging this gap without sacrificing your values?I recently spoke with Abigail Wald, a parenting mentor to thousands of families including

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64. The Success Skills Your Teen "Actually" Needs:...

Delight in Parenting with Dajana Yoakley ·

2025/10/02

Ever wondered why your teenager seems completely capable of planning an elaborate gaming strategy but can’t seem to organize their homework for the week?What if I told you that the disconnect isn’t about laziness or defiance—but about how their developing brain handles different types of motivation and executive function, and there are specific ways you can support them without taking over?I recently spoke with Will Kirsop, an education leader and founder of Many Roads, where he coaches teenagers

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63. Why Your Child's Back-to-School Meltdowns Aren't...

Delight in Parenting with Dajana Yoakley ·

2025/09/04

Ever wondered why back-to-school season feels emotionally overwhelming, even when you've checked all the boxes on your preparation list?What if I told you that your child's September meltdowns and resistance aren't about defiance or poor adjustment—but are actually their nervous system responding to a major life transition, and you might be unknowingly adding fuel to the fire?My guest, Elaine Taylor-Klaus, Master Certified Coach and co-founder of Impact Parents, has spent over 15 years supporting

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62. The Science of Safety: Why Your Child's...

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2025/08/21

Ever wondered why your child's explosive behavior keeps happening, even when you use all the "right" consequences and rewards?What if I told you that your child's meltdowns and resistance aren't about defiance or manipulation—but are actually their nervous system's way of saying "I don't feel safe right now"?My guest, Dr. Bethany Bilodeau, a behaviorist and sensory specialist who works at the intersection of trauma, neurodiversity, and nervous system regulation, has spent years discovering that

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61. Why You Keep Losing It with Your Kids (The Real...

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2025/08/14

Ever wondered why you keep losing it with your kids, even though you know all the "right" things to do?What if I told you that the missing piece isn't another parenting technique—but how you treat yourself after those inevitable moments when you completely lose your cool?In this vulnerable solo episode, I share the story of one of my clients who had a complete meltdown with her elementary schooler. Here's what hit me: this wasn't just any parent—she was a kindergarten teacher who helped 25 kids

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60. Drowning in Advice: What ADHD Parents Really Need...

Delight in Parenting with Dajana Yoakley ·

2025/08/01

Ever wondered why you keep exploding at your kids despite reading every parenting book and knowing exactly what you "should" do?What if I told you that if you're neurodivergent or raising neurodivergent kids, traditional parenting advice isn't just ineffective—it can actually make you feel more ashamed and overwhelmed because it ignores how differently your nervous system works?My guest, Lauren O'Carroll, completely shifted my understanding of what neurodivergent parents actually need during our raw

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59. How to Stop Your Child's Explosive Behavior...

Delight in Parenting with Dajana Yoakley ·

2025/07/17

Ever wondered why your child's "difficult" behavior keeps happening over and over, no matter what consequences you try?What if I told you that your child's explosive meltdowns aren't actually about defiance or manipulation—but are their way of communicating that there's a problem they don't know how to solve?My guest, Kim Hopkins, completely shifted my understanding of children's challenging behavior during our powerful conversation. As a licensed clinical social worker and Director of Learning and

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58. Raising Boys Who Won't Become Emotionally...

Delight in Parenting with Dajana Yoakley ·

2025/07/10

Ever wondered why your son seems to shut down emotionally right when you're trying to help him process his feelings?What if I told you that the cultural messages about masculinity start affecting our boys as early as age four or five—and that most parents are completely unaware of how deeply these harmful expectations have already taken root?My guest, Dr. Daniel Ellenberg, completely shifted my understanding of raising emotionally healthy boys during our powerful conversation. As founder of Strength

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57. Lost Yourself in Parenthood? Your Abandoned...

Delight in Parenting with Dajana Yoakley ·

2025/06/05

What if the secret to becoming a better parent isn't doing more for your kids—but doing something entirely for yourself?When Tatiana Goded talks about rediscovering forgotten dreams, she's not just speaking as a coach—she's speaking from the heart of someone who lived it. After finishing her PhD, the very next day she enrolled in a creative writing course. It was as if she was finally giving herself permission to return to the passion she'd abandoned in high school.But here's what happened next: she

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56. Our Home: The Love, Work, and Heart of Family

Delight in Parenting with Dajana Yoakley ·

2025/05/29

What if one simple shift could end the exhausting cycle of being your family's unpaid manager—while raising kids who actually want to help?I know you're tired. Not just physically tired from doing everything yourself, but emotionally exhausted from being the only one who notices the overflowing trash, the dirty dishes, the chaos that somehow becomes your responsibility to fix.You're tired of being the household CEO while everyone else gets to be employees who clock out. You manage the mental load,

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55. From Fear to Love: Why Your Child's "Misbehavior"...

Delight in Parenting with Dajana Yoakley ·

2025/05/22

Ever wondered why your child seems to push your buttons at exactly the moments when you're least equipped to handle it?What if I told you that your child isn't actually "misbehaving" at all—they're showing you something much deeper?My guest, renowned child behavior expert Bryan Post, completely shifted my understanding of challenging child behavior during our conversation. As founder of the Post Institute and author of "From Fear to Love," Bryan has spent decades working with families in their

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54. Emotion Savvy Parenting: Your Roadmap When...

Delight in Parenting with Dajana Yoakley ·

2025/05/08

Ever found yourself knowing exactly how you want to respond to your child's behavior, only to have all that wisdom fly out the window when emotions run high?You're not alone. Dr. Alissa Jerud, clinical psychologist and author of "Emotion Savvy Parenting," knows this struggle intimately—both professionally and personally.In this transformative conversation, Dr. Jerud reveals why even the most well-read parents still lose their cool (hint: it's not because you're failing). She vulnerably shares her

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53. Building Bridges: Raising Emotionally Connected Boys

Delight in Parenting with Dajana Yoakley ·

2025/04/25

In our latest podcast episode, "Building Bridges: Raising Emotionally Connected Boys," I tackle one of the most pressing challenges parents face today – how to reach our sons when they seem increasingly distant and disconnected.As a mom of three (including two boys), I've experienced firsthand the struggle to maintain connection with sons who are bombarded with confusing messages about masculinity, emotions, and identity.This episode isn't just theory – it's practical wisdom born from both

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52. Parenting Strong-Willed Children: Understanding...

Delight in Parenting with Dajana Yoakley ·

2025/04/17

Parenting Strong-Willed Children: Insights from Kirk MartinKirk Martin, founder of CelebrateCalm.com and host of the Calm Parenting Podcast, offers transformative advice for parents of strong-willed children, drawing from 25 years of experience and working with over 1,500 challenging kids.Understanding Strong-Willed ChildrenMartin explains that strong-willed children primarily feel misunderstood. "These are kids who value their autonomy and independence more than they care about consequences. And

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