Become A Calm Mama

Help your child manage big feelings so their behavior naturally improves. This episode teaches the NEW 5-step Connection Tool - the hybrid parenting approach that combines empathy with clear boundaries. Learn real-life scripts, how to see behavior through a compassionate lens, and why understanding your child's feelings on the inside changes everything on the outside . Perfect for moms tired of po...

Emotional regulation starts with what kids believe about themselves. In this episode, I'm sharing the 3 essential beliefs that set your child up for confidence, healthy risk-taking, and strong relationships - and the one thing you can do to plant each belief without forcing it. Perfect for moms who want to raise kids that think for themselves and handle big feelings well. You’ll Learn: The 3 essen...

Mom drama, cliques, and guilt are real - and they're not your fault. In this honest conversation with my friend Danielle, we explore the surprising connection between matrescence and toxic mom groups, why supportive parenting communities matter, and practical ways to stay calm when surrounded by mean mom energy. Discover how building confident, mindful parenting relationships actually makes you a...

Dr. Angele Close is back to talk with me more about matrescence - the profound identity, emotional, and physical transformation mothers experience (and most of us never talk about). We're exploring how motherhood reshapes who you are, why mom guilt is actually a sign of something deeper, and how understanding your own emotional shifts helps you stay calmer with your kids. If you've felt lost in mo...

If you want to stop yelling, it starts with understanding stress, not willpower. In this episode, you'll learn the 4-step CALM Break - the game-changing evolution of the Pause Break - designed to help you stay calm with kids when emotions run hot. Discover why parental overwhelm happens, how to reset in the moment, and why this mindful parenting tool works even for the hardest days. You’ll Learn:...

Meet my signature parenting framework: The Connected Parenting Process. Learn the 4 steps to stop yelling, feel more calm, and build stronger emotional connection with your kids. Plus why I renamed this mindful parenting approach and how it fits the hybrid parenting shift moms are making right now. You’ll Learn: Why I changed the name of my signature parenting process The 4 steps of The Connected...

You yelled. You shamed. You're drowning in mom guilt. It happens to every parent. But what matters is what you do next. In this episode, learn the parenting tools that turn your biggest mistakes into moments of real repair and deeper connection with your kids. Discover why a true apology isn't just "I'm sorry" and how modeling accountability teaches your child emotional regulation and breaks the h...

You yelled. Your kid's crying. Now what? Learn how to handle the rupture and repair your connection afterward. In this episode, we break down why most parents spiral in guilt, the 10 benefits of doing repair well, and the exact steps to turn a moment of losing your cool into deeper trust and emotional security. You’ll Learn: Unhealthy ways parents often handle a rupture 10 benefits of repair conve...

When you say "no" to your kids, do you worry you're being mean? Learn the difference between firm parenting and mean parenting, and how to set confident boundaries without the guilt. In part 8 of the Stop Yelling series, I break down the emotional cues that separate firmness from anger, explore what real consequences sound like, and help you show up as the calm, boundaried mom you want to be. Beca...

One thing moms struggle with is feeling bad about their progress in becoming calm and showing up calm with their kids. We all know we aren’t at our best when we’re stressed, overwhelmed and reactive. But knowing how to calm down in the moment isn’t always as easy as it sounds. You’ll Learn: Why you become reactive and yell, threaten or ice your kid out Three steps to pause and get back to calm Clu...

In this episode I’m sharing with you my definition of CALM and giving you my go-to strategy for getting to calm using a tool I call The Pause Break. You’ll Learn: Why Mad Mom Syndrome happens Why your kid’s behavior triggers such strong feelings How your stress response influences your actions The 3 simple steps of The Pause Break that you can do anytime, anywhere The Pause Break allows you to acc...

Today, I’m getting pretty personal about things I experienced in my childhood and how trauma informed my parenting. We’ll also talk about some ways to feel better and heal from traumatic experiences in your past. You’ll Learn: How trauma in your childhood can impact your parenting My story of childhood trauma and healing How learning the language of feelings is like talking about water Why healing...

In order to feel less stressed (and stop yelling), you've got to learn to understand and care for your nervous system.  You’ll Learn: The two parts of your nervous system and how they work together Why managing your stress is so important Signals that you’re in a stress response Some of my favorite mini stress resets (and where you can get a list of them for free) I’m zooming out to talk abou...

I want to let you in on a little secret. You don’t yell because there’s something wrong with you (or your kids). You yell as a response to stress and what your brain perceives as a threatening situation. In this episode, I’m talking about the stress cycle - what it looks like, why it happens and how it shows up in your parenting. You’ll Learn: How stress shows up and why we feel activated even if...

“Fix it, change it, stop it, solve it” is a phrase I use often in my coaching. When you say it out loud, it captures that feeling we have as parents when our kids behave in a way that leaves us feeling overwhelmed, angry or worried.  In this episode,you’ll learn: How to view your kid’s big feelings as an opportunity instead of a threat The question to ask yourself as you move your child throu...

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’ll Learn: Why misbehavior often feels like an emergency (even though it’s usually not) How to recognize your body’s stress response and be aware of your reactions Different ways to think about misbehavior - and prevent yo...

Today’s episode is the final installment of a series on setting (and achieving!) your goals. This week, we’re talking about making an action plan - one that you’ll actually follow through on. In this episode, I’m walking you through how to tackle a goal that is challenging for a lot of moms - simplifying weeknight dinners. You’ll Learn: A simple 3-step process to creating a goal plan you can actua...

Welcome to part 2 of the Goal Setting Series! Last week, I walked you through how to figure out what you want and clearly define your goal. Today, we’re talking about defining and overcoming obstacles on the way to your goal. I’ll share some common obstacles, as well as really tangible strategies to help you overcome them. You’ll Learn: 5 common obstacles and how to overcome them 3 strategies to b...

Are you already thinking about things that you want to achieve or create in 2026? For me, it’s publishing my book (eek!). In that spirit, today kicks off a brand-new 3-part series all about getting what you want, prioritizing yourself and your goals, and making good things happen. We’re starting at the beginning - defining your goals. Because you can’t get what you want if you don’t know what it i...

When a kid has experienced trauma, their nervous system often fires in ways that are unpredictable, intense, and challenging. Today, my guest Jamie C. Finn is sharing trauma-informed parenting techniques to help you and your child be better regulated.  You’ll Learn: How your curiosity can shift your kid’s behavior The benefits of staying regulated (even when it feels like a lot of work) Why c...

Today’s guest is so special to me, because she is the person who taught me how to become the parent I am today. She’s basically my Darlynn. I’m so excited to introduce you to Jeanette Yoffe, who is here to talk about regulation strategies for kids. You’ll Learn: How to use the PACE Model to support yourself and your child Some of Jeanette’s favorite phrases for connecting with your kid and their b...

Today is Thanksgiving here in the US, so in the spirit of giving thanks, today’s episode is all about gratitude, how it relates to children and parenting, and my three favorite strategies for cultivating genuine gratitude in yourself and your kids. --------------------------------- What is Gratitude? In Brene Brown's book, Atlas of the Heart, she defines gratitude as, “an emotion that reflects our...

As I prepared for our 200th(!!!) episode of the podcast, I realized that I hadn't completely shared a huge part of my story with you. You may already know that I’m an adoptive mom. Today, I’m going deeper and sharing my infertility and adoption story. I sometimes talk about my journey as arriving through the back door of motherhood. In this episode, I’m talking about how I experienced infertility,...

If you have a child between the ages of 1 and 5, today’s episode is for you. I’ve invited Devon Kuntzman onto the podcast to talk to us about transforming toddlerhood. She is a toddler parenting expert who is on a mission to transform the myth that toddlerhood is terrible. You’ll Learn: Myths about toddlerhood that lead to frustration for parents Why toddlers behave the way they do (and what to do...

Dr. Angele Close is back on the podcast! Today, we’re diving deeper into letting go of mom shame and how to build a new relationship within ourselves so we can release that guilt and stress and show up in a more loving, kind, open-hearted way. You’ll learn: Why the myths and expectations of society are like swimming in a fishbowl What it feels like to be in Self energy How something as simple as p...