Become A Calm Mama

In this episode, I'm' talking about how (and why) to pause & reset your body when you’re feeling stressed and overwhelmed.  And why it's so important! I’m sure you’ve had some really tough moments over the past few weeks. Moments when you’ve been stuck in what I call Mad Mom Syndrome. You know what I'm talking about - Moments when your child is a bit off track and you get upset and a...

In this episode, I'm talking all about tantrums, meltdowns and outbursts (at every age)!  I call these Big Feeling Cycles. By the end of this episode you will know why they happen, and how to handle them without losing your mind.  Typical parenting strategies that focus on stopping the behavior don’t address the root of the problem. Lectures, timeouts, taking away privileges, etc.,...

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’ve probably thought “If they would just listen and stop acting out, I wouldn’t have to yell!”  And maybe your brain has offered you the solution of getting your kids to behave better by having more rules and mo...

In this episode we’re diving into step 4 of the Calm Mama Process - CORRECT. We’re rethinking consequences and learning how to use them effectively. I covered the first 3 steps of the Calm Mama Process in previous podcast episodes. If you missed them, be sure to go back and listen. Step 1: CALM Step 2: CONNECT Step 3: LIMIT SET We all want our kids to become thoughtful and resp...

Have you been looking for the magic formula to get your kids to listen? In this episode, we’re walking through step 3 of the Calm Mama Process - LIMIT SETTING. This is going to be different than anything you’ve heard before. You’ll learn all about setting limits that actually work. In past episodes, I talked about the first 2 steps of the Calm Mama Process. If you missed them, be sure to go back a...

Connection is THE key to improving your child’s behavior. So, in today’s episode we are talking about the CONNECT step of the Calm Mama Process. Note: This is the 2nd step in the Process. If you missed last week’s episode on getting to CALM,  go back to listen now .  If you’ve ever wanted to help your kids manage their emotions by “using their words” then you will love this episode. I’m...

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.  The Pause Break allows you to access calm, even in the middle of a moment when you feel overwhelmed or angry. Before we get to that, let’s talk about what the absence of calm looks like.  I know you’ve been there, and so have I.  ...

Welcome to the “Become a Calm Mama” podcast!!! In this first episode I’m sharing my own story of becoming a Calm Mama. Let me just start by telling you that I wasn’t always a calm mama. In fact I was the opposite of that. I was a MAD MAMA. There was a time in my parenting when I yelled with such fervor that spittle shot from my mouth. Quiet afternoons replaced with anger-filled threats. Boys sent...

Become a Calm Mama is a parenting podcast where you learn practical parenting tools and strategies so you can stop yelling, feel more calm, and show up as the mom you want to be.  Darlynn is the top parenting coach for moms who want to know exactly how to handle misbehavior without yelling or lecturing and create a peaceful home. Darlynn is known for her practical strategies and a down to ear...