COR Parenting Conversations

Halloween is here, bringing giant skeletons, creepy decorations, spooky sounds, and plenty of opportunities for little ones to feel BIG fear! But fear isn't exclusive to Spooky Season! From trying a new activity or entering an unfamiliar environment to navigating social situations or riding a roller coaster, childhood is full of experiences that can feel scary! As parents, our instinct is often to...

Parenthood already asks so much of us. Our children have needs. Our bodies have needs. Work, relationships, schedules, meals, appointments, and everyday life all compete for our attention. And then there’s the stuff . In this episode, Caley sits down with decluttering expert Katy Wells to explore how our physical environment can impact our internal state, including how present, regulated, and reac...

Just in time for Halloween! Are you concerned about your child’s favorite games? Or maybe uncomfortable with their play, but don’t know how to handle it? Check-out this COR Conversation with Dr. Tori Cordiano, diving into the common themes of violent play that often show up in childhood, whether it's superhero battles, toy weapons, or hand-to-hand combat. Dr. Cordiano helped us unpack why kids are...

Your child is melting down. You calmly say, “Take a breath.” And somehow…that makes everything worse. In this episode, Caley explains why asking a child to regulate when they’re already overwhelmed can actually add fuel to the fire—and what to do instead. Using Dr. Bruce Perry’s Regulate, Relate, Reason framework, she shares practical ways to regulate yourself first, avoid co-escalation, and help...

Sick of the power struggles during everyday routines? Have you tried being playful, only to have your child get so silly that everything goes sideways? Join Caley and Dr. Tina Payne Bryson as they explore how play can help us connect with our kids, navigate tricky moments, and make everyday routines a little easier. Drawing from Tina’s book, The Way of Play , co-authored with Georgie Wisen-Vincent...

If a parenting practice can help carry you through the unimaginable, imagine what it can do in the everyday. In this deeply personal episode, I open up about the past three years of our family’s medical journey following the birth of our third son and share the simple parenting practice that became a lifeline as I watched him fight to survive in the NICU. It helped me practice self compassion, car...

This episode is a continuation of our healing journey with Baby K. Caley’s background in early intervention prompted her to reach-out to a dear friend and colleague to begin early intervention services as soon as we were discharged from the NICU. Nicole specializes in MNRI (Masgutova Neurosensorimotor Reflex Integration) which optimizes movement patterns and the body’s function for optimal develop...

In honor of Thanksgiving, this personal episode shares our NICU experience this past summer. As scary and overwhelming as the experience was, we felt loved, supported, and held by our community. We continue to be humbled and overwhelmed with gratitude. This is our essay of “thanks” to all of our loved ones that we hope will serve as a resource for listeners to be a force of healing and love in the...

Behaviors such as ignoring, shutting down, hiding, running away are common childhood behaviors but widely misunderstood. Join Caley as she explains the WHY behind these behaviors and gives 3 practical tips for how to approach them. You CAN discipline your children with compassion which will teach them skills and strengthen your relationship.  Head to www.caleykukla.com/cor to join the COR Par...

Jen Gallagher, MSW, Uncoupled Parenting Expert, and mom joins Caley in a conversation about navigating tricky family dynamics, especially when co-parents live in separate households. This conversation is great to help all parents talk about different family dynamics with their children. This information  is relevant to any continuous family relationship, which is helpful to most of us as we m...

Here’s a new tool to add to your toolbox to help navigate through the excitement of the upcoming holiday season!  Download the FREE Morning Meeting Guide to implement this simple and impactful family ritual into your daily routine: www.caleykukla.com/family-ritual   To learn more about the COR Community go to www.caleykukla.cor This podcast uses the following third-party services for ana...

An episode full of real mom talk between Caley and Alyssa, CEO of Seed and Sew Parenting @seed.and.sew, co-creator of the Collaborative Emotion Processing method and co-author of the new book “Tiny Humans, Big Emotions”.  To get a copy of her new, awesome book head to: www.seedandsew.org or search “Tiny Humans, Big Emotions” on Amazon or your favorite local bookstore!  To join Caley’s CO...

Has your child ever wanted to play a game or a sport and then shown up refusing to play?! Caley answers a COR Member’s questions during a Live Q&A to help parents shift the way we think about sports and activities for children during early childhood.  To join the COR Community, head to: www.caleykukla.com/cor   This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcor...

Here’s a REAL conversation between Caley and a fellow COR Member about life as a mom in the trenches with three children, including a newborn! We discuss the power of quick connection idea to help strengthen our relationship with our children, even when we’re low on time, energy, and capacity!  To join the COR Community head to: www.caleykukla.com/cor This podcast uses the following third-par...

Does emotion coaching just add to your child’s upset? If you try to label their anger, do they just EXPLODE?! Join Caley and Sarah as they have an illuminating and joy-filled conversation about the children that seem perpetually oppositional and defiant.  You can learn more in Sarah’s book Peaceful Discipline and more at her website: https://dandelion-seeds.com/gentle-parenting-books/ To join...

During this COR Parenting Conversation with Dr. Tori Cordiano, Caley explores the triggering situation of what happens when your child gets bullied. When do parents need to get involved? How do we talk about this with our children? What if our child IS “the bully”? This is such an important conversation to facilitate acceptance, kindness, and healthy social dynamics!  You can find Dr. Tori Co...

What do I do when my child threatens other children to feel in control? Or any time anyone goes against their “rules”, they tantrum?! In this episode Caley will translate this behavior so you can understand why it happens AND how to respond in a way that supports their long-term development and short term social situations.  For more back to school help, check-out the Back-To-School Bundle: w...

Separation anxiety is a common challenge for parents AND children during the back-to-school season. Caley shares 5 supports parents can offer their children during this time to build confidence and emotional intelligence.  For more back to school help, check-out the Back-To-School Bundle: www.caleykukla.com/bundle To join the next Get Silly Challenge (starting September 18th 2023), go to: www...

Caley recorded a coaching call with a COR Member to troubleshoot after school meltdowns that are common in the beginning of the school year.  For more back to school help, check-out the Back-To-School Bundle: www.caleykukla.com/bundle To join the next Get Silly Challenge (starting September 18th 2023), go to: www.caleykukla.com/ getsilly  To join the COR Community go to: www.caleykukla.c...

Caley and Jillian sit down to share personal experiences with postpartum anxiety in the hopes of shining light on less obvious symptoms and providing you with proactive tools to strengthen your mental health. Finally, they’ll provide practical action steps you can take when navigating stress, burnout, and life changes. Jillian has an extensive background working in women’s health and received her...

“You need to share!” is a common phrase adults use with young children, but children may become MORE possessive instead of more willing to share when they hear this! What are helpful ways to facilitate and teach generosity and problem-solving? Join Caley as she deep dives into help approaches and phrases to empower children to assert their wants, and needs, and eventually be able to independently...

Ever said “no” to your child out of sheer reactivity or overwhelm and then eventually just snapped and said something along the lines of: “FINE! Whatever! Just leave me alone!” That “Reactive No!” happens so quickly, but can often turn simple questions into a minefield of potential explosions. In this episode, Caley breaks down WHY this happens and how we can rewire our response.  This inner...

In this Byte-sized episode, Caley covers competitive behavior that is common in the early elementary years and can be especially common between siblings! Why does it happen? How do we respond? How do we balance our child’s natural passion for competition without alienating others? We’ll tackle it in this episode with lots of practical tips.  For more information about the COR Community, head...

Caley tackles a common parenting challenge in this Behavior Byte episode: Car Fights! They seem to escalate and spiral so quickly and WE’RE TRAPPED in the car with it! How can we prevent car fights (as much as possible) and how can we best respond when they do, inevitably, happen? Listen in for some practical action steps to create some peace amongst the chaos.  For more information about the...

A “Byte-Size” episode that will give you four tangible strategies to discuss tricky topics with your children when they DON’T WANT TO TALK ABOUT IT!  For more behavior and parenting support, check-out the COR Community: www.caleykukla.com/cor   Show resources mentioned in this episode: Social Skills Booklist www.caleykukla.com/social-skills-booklist The Opposite of Worry By Dr. Lawrence...