COR Parenting Conversations

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...

Caley’s kicking off another “Behavior Bytes” series to help parents better understand and respond to common early childhood behavior. In this byte-sized episode, we tackle the common situation of a child looking RIGHT AT YOU and doing exactly what you’re telling them NOT to do!  For more behavior support within a like-minded community, check-out Caley’s COR Community: www.caleykukla.com/cor T...

This is the time of year that children, teachers, and parents tend to anticipate the end of the school year and transition into the next one! This can lead to an increase in stress behaviors such as rigidity, increased aggression, more emotional sensitivity, and other frustrating behaviors. Prep yourself and your children in advance with these simple, tactical strategies! Links mentioned in the sh...

How do we approach conversations with our partners about parenting when our philosophies don’t align? How can we have productive conversations instead of explosive ones? Sheina and Caley answer these questions and so much more in this COR Parenting Conversation.  You can find out more about Sheina’s support and membership to feel in love with your partner again at: https://www.loveafterbaby.c...

***Mature content warning. Not recommended for young ears.**** In this week’s COR Parenting Conversation, Caley is joined by New York Times bestselling author, Jessica Lahey, as she discusses the tricky conversation around alcohol. Whether you’re a parent navigating life in a culture where substance use is prevalent OR a parent who is breaking cycles around substance abuse, this is a MUST LISTEN.&...

In this COR Parenting Conversation, Caley tackles a common misperception that Conscious Parenting is Permissive Parenting. She explains a practical, applicable tool to help parents set limits with their children in a way that empowers parents to be confident, compassionate leaders.  For more information about The Limit Setting Guide or the COR Community, head to: www.caleykukla.com/cor . This...

This is SUCH an inspirational episode!! Full of a mother’s journey from reactive to responsive parenting and how that shaped her son, their family, and ultimately her son’s legacy after his passing at age 24. Join Caley and Ginny as they discuss her upcoming book: “Blue Star Grit: A Mother’s Journey Of Triumph and Tragedy Raising a Defiant Child Into An Exceptional Leader” .  Ginny Luther is...