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. If you’re a mom who ends the day feeling guilty about yelling, overwhelmed by your child’s big feelings, or unsure how to set limits without losing it, this podcast will help you parent with more calm, confidence, and connection. I know that you don’t just want better behavior from your kid. You want to feel capable, confident, and proud of how you parent. The good news is, you don’t have to stay stuck in a cycle of yelling, disconnection, and power struggles. Whether you’re dealing with toddler meltdowns, sibling fights, school struggles, bedtime battles, teen attitude, or your own guilt after yelling, you’ll learn how to handle hard moments without losing yourself in the process. Since 2015, I’ve taught my Connected Parenting Process to hundreds of moms (and dads!). When you apply this simple process to your tricky parenting moments, your kid’s behavior improves, your relationship with your child gets better, and you’ll actually enjoy motherhood (most of the time!). Listen each week for practical strategies so you can stop yelling, become a calm mama, and create the peaceful home you want. Darlynn Childress is the top parenting coach for moms who want to know exactly how to handle misbehavior and create a peaceful home. She is known for her practical strategies and a down to earth understanding of what it’s really like to be a mom raising kids in the 21st century.
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Episode #32
Back To School: What the First Week Really Looks Like (and How to Survive It)
Aug 13, 202625 minS2
The truth is, meltdowns, mood swings, sibling squabbles, and up-and-down social feelings are all completely normal during the first week of school. Back to school is a transition, and it isn’t always a smooth one. The week starts out pretty great. Your kid is excited, they have a good first day, and then within a few days they start falling apart over a granola bar or refusing to get in the car or suddenly saying they hate their teacher. And you're thinking, “Wait, what happened? Weren't we doing okay? What has changed?” Nothing has gone wrong. This is just what the first week of school looks like. You’ll Learn: 5 things to expect during the first week of school 2 tools to help you get through back-to-school mornings and meltdowns Why I don’t want you to deliver consequences in the morning How to get through the back-to-school transition without losing your mind I'm walking you through what to expect, the top five challenges families face during back-to-school, and two tools that will help you get through the mornings and the meltdowns. Read the full show notes here. ---------------------------------------- Related Episodes: Episode 2.12 : The CALM Break | Stop Yelling With This 4-Step Parenting Tool Episode 190 : Make Mornings Better with the Gentle Handoff Episode 191 : Eyeballs: A Simple Parenting Tool for Instant Connection Free Resource: Get your copy of the Stop Yelling Toolkit! In this free guide you’ll discover: ✨ A simple tool to stop yelling once you’ve started (This one thing will get you calm.) ✨ 40 things to do instead of yelling. (You only need to pick one!) ✨ Exactly why you yell. (And how to stop yourself from starting.) ✨A script to say to your kids when you yell. (So they don't follow you around!) Download the Stop Yelling Toolkit here Connect With Darlynn: Book a complimentary session with Darlynn Learn about the different parenting programs at www.calmmamacoaching.com Follow me on Instagram @darlynnchildress for daily tips Rate and review the podcast on Itunes
How to End Summer with Less Stress and More Joy | Parenting Advice
Aug 6, 202615 minS2
If your kids are heading back to school in the next week or two, I know there's a good chance that you're counting backwards from the first day and thinking about what you need to do to prepare. There's an instinct to get it all organized - bedtimes, screens, wake-ups, chores, etc. I'm actually here to talk you out of that way of thinking today. Now don't get me wrong, I love routines. But the week before school starts is not the time to force it. I’m making the case for joy over stress in the final days of summer. You'll Learn: Why you might be craving routine at this point in the summer What back-to-school and jet lag have in common Why forcing school routines early isn't worth it How to savor the last days of summer My favorite back-to-school tradition (do we have a picture of this I can use in the post?) Read the full show notes here. --------------------------------------- Free Resources: Get your copy of the Stop Yelling Toolkit! In this free guide you’ll discover: ✨ A simple tool to stop yelling once you’ve started (This one thing will get you calm.) ✨ 40 things to do instead of yelling. (You only need to pick one!) ✨ Exactly why you yell. (And how to stop yourself from starting.) ✨A script to say to your kids when you yell. (So they don't follow you around!) Download the Stop Yelling Toolkit here Connect With Darlynn: Book a complimentary session with Darlynn Learn about the different parenting programs at www.calmmamacoaching.com Follow me on Instagram @darlynnchildress for daily tips Rate and review the podcast on Itunes
Connected Parenting Without Burnout: The Beta Mom Mindset
Jul 30, 202620 minS2
Is connected parenting accidentally leading moms to burnout? I think a lot of us have been doing something exhausting in the name of good parenting, including myself. Today, I’m talking about this specific type of emotional burnout and a better way to view your child’s feelings so that less emotional labor falls on you. You’ll Learn: What intensive parenting is (and why it’s not required for connection) My thoughts on the “Beta Mom” movement Why you don’t have to solve every feeling The most important gift you can give your kid The exhaustion that you’re feeling doesn’t mean that you’re not doing a good job. It might just be a sign that you’re doing more emotional labor that is actually required. Read the full show notes here. ----------------------------------------- Related Episodes: Episode 82 : Simplify Your Life Season 2, Episode 16 : The Connection Tool Free Resources: Get your copy of the Stop Yelling Toolkit! In this free guide you’ll discover: ✨ A simple tool to stop yelling once you’ve started (This one thing will get you calm.) ✨ 40 things to do instead of yelling. (You only need to pick one!) ✨ Exactly why you yell. (And how to stop yourself from starting.) ✨A script to say to your kids when you yell. (So they don't follow you around!) Download the Stop Yelling Toolkit here Connect With Darlynn: Book a complimentary session with Darlynn Learn about the different parenting programs at www.calmmamacoaching.com Follow me on Instagram @darlynnchildress for daily tips Rate and review the podcast on Itunes
The Good Enough Summer: Mom Guilt, Boredom & Doing Less
Jul 23, 202624 minS2
Today, I’m talking about mom guilt. Specifically, the kind of mom guilt that shows up in the summer. You know what I mean: Wondering why your kid is still melting down when summer is supposed to be fun. Thinking you must be doing something wrong if your kid is complaining, bored, or grumpy. Stick around as I challenge these thoughts and encourage you to embrace the “good enough” summer. You’ll Learn: Why summer isn’t actually easier than the rest of the year Where summer mom guilt comes from Why doing less is actually good for your kids How to have a “good enough” summer Read the full show notes here. ------------------------------------------ Related Episodes: Check out our curated Calm Summer Mama podcast playlist on Spotify Get the Stress-Free Summer Toolkit Episode 2.22 : Creating Good Summer Vibes | A Calm Parenting Guide Episode 77 : Summer Sibling Squabbles Episode 128 : Encouraging Boredom Episode 13 : Dealing with a Grumpy Mood Free Resources: Get your copy of the Stop Yelling Toolkit! In this free guide you’ll discover: ✨ A simple tool to stop yelling once you’ve started (This one thing will get you calm.) ✨ 40 things to do instead of yelling. (You only need to pick one!) ✨ Exactly why you yell. (And how to stop yourself from starting.) ✨A script to say to your kids when you yell. (So they don't follow you around!) Download the Stop Yelling Toolkit here Connect With Darlynn: Book a complimentary session with Darlynn Learn about the different parenting programs at www.calmmamacoaching.com Follow me on Instagram @darlynnchildress for daily tips Rate and review the podcast on Itunes
Managing Mom Stress: Mindful Parenting Tools for Hard Seasons with Cyndi Horwitz
Jul 16, 202645 minS2
Today, I’ve invited therapist and author Cyndi Horwitz on the podcast to talk about something I’m very passionate about: Healing and supporting women when they’re going through difficult times. We’re talking about how to get out of the trap of self-abandonment and take excellent care of yourself so that you can manage mom stress and show up even in hard seasons. You’ll Learn: Why you can’t plow through pain What self-abandonment looks like & why we do it How to start coming back to yourself The practice that helps you feel held and cared for Simple exercises to ease anxiety and fear This conversation is an invitation to tap into the belief that you are okay in this moment. We’re always breathing. Tap into it. We’re always moving. Do it intentionally. We’re always having conversations in our heads. Invite yourself to a lovelier one. Click here to read the full show notes. ---------------------------------------------- Related Episodes: The 6-part “How To Heal” series , beginning with episode 161: Radical Self Love Free Resources: Get your copy of the Stop Yelling Toolkit! In this free guide you’ll discover: ✨ A simple tool to stop yelling once you’ve started (This one thing will get you calm.) ✨ 40 things to do instead of yelling. (You only need to pick one!) ✨ Exactly why you yell. (And how to stop yourself from starting.) ✨A script to say to your kids when you yell. (So they don't follow you around!) Download the Stop Yelling Toolkit here Connect with Cyndi: Pre-order the book , Held by the Tide: A Journey of Hope and Healing Through Breath, Movement, and Love Follow her on Instagram @healing.in.practice and TikTok @cyndi.horwitz Visit her website: www.cyndihorwitz.com Connect With Darlynn: Book a complimentary session with Darlynn Learn about the different parenting programs at www.calmmamacoaching.com Follow me on Instagram @darlynnchildress for daily tips Rate and review the podcast on Itunes
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