Parent From Love Podcast

"Mindfulness isn’t about doing something differently; it’s about being different in what you do." — Jon Kabat-Zinn What if mindfulness wasn't another thing to add to your already full plate? What if the practice was already happening? In this episode of Parent From Love , we're exploring a different approach to mindfulness—one that doesn't require long meditations, silent retreats, or finding extr...

"Speak to your children as if they are the wisest, kindest, most beautiful humans on Earth, for what they believe is what they will become." — Brooke Hampton We've all been there. The moment when we're overwhelmed, exhausted, and before we know it, we've raised our voice. Then comes the guilt, the shame, and the promise to never do it again. But what if yelling isn't a character flaw? What if it's...

In this episode, Jerrod explains why kids—from toddlers to teens—often act irrationally, what’s really happening in their developing brains, and how validation and nervous system–based parenting can turn power struggles into connection. In This Episode, You’ll Learn: Connect with me on Social Media: @parentfromlove Instagram l Facebook l Youtube l Tiktok l Linkedin l Website l Email

Hitting. Whining. Ignoring you (again). Teen shutdown. Toddler tantrums. What if none of this is “bad behavior”… and all of it is communication? In this episode, All Behavior is Communication. Even That. , we reframe the most frustrating parenting moments through the lens of child development, emotional regulation, and nervous system science . If you’ve ever searched “why is my child acting out,”...

Mornings melting down over socks. Toddler tantrums. Big kid attitude. Your voice getting louder—and that instant regret that follows. In this episode, The Calm Parent Starter Pack , we’re breaking down how to stay calm when your child is not—and why it has nothing to do with willpower. If you’ve ever searched “how to stop yelling at my kids,” “how to handle tantrums,” “gentle parenting tools,” or...

Have you ever reacted to your child and thought, “That sounded just like my mom or dad” ? In this episode, we explore how subconscious patterns, attachment styles, and emotional inheritance shape the way we parent—and how small, intentional shifts can help you respond from love instead of survival. In This Episode, You’ll Learn: What parenting on autopilot really means and why it happens The four...

In this episode, parent coach Jerrod explores why play isn’t just fun—it’s essential for brain development, emotional regulation, and secure attachment. Learn how playful parenting can turn everyday battles into moments of connection, laughter, and safety for your child (and you). In This Episode, You’ll Learn: Why play is the language of childhood , not a break from learning How play supports bra...

In this episode, parent coach Jerrod explores the neuroscience behind emotional contagion, mirror neurons, and co-regulation—and why your calm matters more than any consequence or timeout. Learn how staying grounded helps your child feel safe, seen, and regulated. In This Episode, You’ll Learn: What mirror neurons are and why emotions spread so quickly between parent and child Why your child isn’t...

In this episode, Jerrod explains why kids—from toddlers to teens—often act irrationally, what’s really happening in their developing brains, and how validation and nervous system–based parenting can turn power struggles into connection. In This Episode, You’ll Learn: Why your child’s brain often operates like a “tiny caveman” under stress The difference between the upstairs (thinking) brain and do...

In this first episode, we explore what love really is, how it lives in the body and nervous system, and how parenting from love (instead of control) creates more calm, connection, and clarity for both you and your child. In This Episode, You’ll Learn: Why love is something we feel and embody , not just something we say or do How the nervous system and polyvagal theory shape behavior—for you and yo...

I’m Jerrod Zertuche—parent, behavior nerd, emotions expert, and active imagination enthusiast—here to give you the edge in parenting. In this show, we explore the “Parent From Love” feeling—the warm, open, connected space inside you that helps you make confident decisions on the fly, even when chaos surrounds you. Each episode is designed to help you: Stay grounded when your loved ones push your b...