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 #38
How to Get Kids to Do Chores Without Nagging (Age-by-Age Guide)
Sep 24, 202656 minS2
The fastest way to get kids to actually do chores is to stop reminding and start using a limit: "You're welcome to [the next thing] as long as [the chore is done]." Pick one or two age-appropriate chores at a time, connect each one to something that already happens next in your child's day (e.g. a snack, screen time, homework, going outside) and follow through calmly and consistently. In this episode, I’ll show you how to get your kid to do chores and how to build a habit that they can internalize so that doing their chores becomes automatic. I’m sharing an age-by-age breakdown of what's reasonable to expect from your kid, five common mistakes that keep chores from sticking, and exactly how to use the Limit Setting Formula so you're not nagging, bribing, or quietly doing everything yourself. You’ll Learn: The benefits of chores for kids (and for you) Age-appropriate expectations for chores Common mistakes families make with chores, and how to avoid them How to create a chore routine that actually works so you can stop reminding and nagging Read the full show notes here. ---------------------------------- Related Episodes: Episode 151 : Giving Allowance to Teach Financial Literacy Episode 2.34 : Stress-Free Mornings With Kids: The 3-Step Easy Morning Routine Episode 2.35 : Bedtime Routine Falling Apart? Here's How to Set (and Hold) Bedtime Limits Episode 2.36 : Screen Time Battles? Here's How to Set Effective Screen Time Limits Episode 2.37 : Homework Struggles Solved: Afternoon Routines and Limits That Motivate Kids 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
Screen Time Battles? Here's How to Set Effective Screen Time Limits for Kids and Devices
Sep 10, 202633 minS2
Screen time battles usually come down to one thing: you don't have a plan, so you're making the same exhausting decision over and over, in the moment, while your kid is asking (again). The fix is to decide your rules in advance - which devices, what content, when, and for how long - based on what your kid actually needs rather than an arbitrary time limit. Then, use the Limit Setting Formula to communicate the plan: tell your kid what they can have, and the condition they need to meet to get it. Hold the limit, even through the meltdown that follows. Between the frustration that you're dealing with constant requests and decisions, confusion, and conflicting information, it’s no wonder you’re overwhelmed. There’s a lot of mental and emotional stuff going on - and it’s just one small piece of parenting. Today, I’m sharing best practices and how to create a tech plan for your own family. You’ll Learn: The 4 tech decisions you need to make When to allow screens (and why school days are the easiest thing to make a blanket rule) A simple, logical way to determine how much screen time your kid gets What to do when your kid melts down or won't turn it off How to create your family’s tech and screen time plan Read the full blog post here. --------------------------------- Related Episodes: Episode 129 : Screen Free Mindset Episode 67 : Screen Time Strategies Free Resources: Common Sense Media 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
Stress-Free Mornings With Kids: The 3-Step Easy Morning Routine that Works
Aug 27, 202634 minS2
The three most important things you can do when you want easier mornings with kids are to create a to-do list, be honest about how much time you need to get it all done, and build out a simple timeline for your family to follow each day. Today on the podcast, I’m talking about the part of the day that trips up almost every family - the morning. I’ll walk you through my morning routine roadmap, a simple 3-step system to help you build mornings that actually get your kids out the door on time without stress. You’ll Learn: My simple 3-step system for smoother mornings with kids How to create your own morning routine roadmap Why being on time isn’t the most important thing A sample morning routine and timeline 5 tips for less stressful school mornings If you want less chaotic, more organized mornings, you’re in the right place! -------------------------------- Resources: Free Guide : Easy Mornings with Kids Episode 192 : The 5 Things: Easy Routines for Kids Episode 191 : Eyeballs: A Simple Parenting Tool for Instant Connection Episode 190 : Make Mornings Better with the Gentle Handoff 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
Back-to-School with Intention: Setting Family Goals for a New School Year
Aug 20, 202623 minS2
Before you jump into back-to-school schedules, rules, and to-do lists, I want you to set your goals and intentions for this school year. Because focusing on your mindset is what actually determines how this year will feel and how it all will go. In this episode, you'll learn: The back-to-school step you might be missing that makes a huge difference in how your year goes Why mindset needs to come before logistics Examples of thoughts you can use to feel the way you want to feel The types of goals every family should set at the start of a new year If you don't decide on purpose how you want this school year to feel, the year will just happen to you. Instead of steering the ship, you’ll be reacting. But taking this 20 minutes with me to get clear on what you actually want will pay off all year long. 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
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
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