Épisodes

  • The Curious Pause: Three Questions to Turn Defiance into Cooperation

    The Curious Pause: Three Questions to Turn Defiance into Cooperation
    Jan 16 2026
    This episode is for the parent who notices arguments spiral after the first sharp word. I name the moment — when a boundary is tested and both voices rise — then normalise how quickly shame or blame can fuel more resistance. The core idea: a tiny, intentional pause followed by curiosity-based questions changes the conversation's purpose from punishment to joint problem-solving. I teach three simple, age‑adaptable questions (the Safety Check, the Choice Clarifier, and the 'Help Me Understand' probe) with verbatim lines for toddlers, school-age children and teens, plus pacing, tone and body language that keep dignity intact. You’ll get quick examples of when curiosity helps and when it risks sounding like interrogation, two brief rehearsal practices to try tonight, and clear red flags for when a situation needs safety-first steps or specialist support. Close includes a grounding cue, the show signature line and a subscribe CTA so listeners can practise the pause this week.
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    7 min
  • After the Outburst: The 90-Second Repair That Actually Works

    After the Outburst: The 90-Second Repair That Actually Works
    Jan 7 2026
    This short episode gives parents a tiny, practical roadmap for the minutes, hours and days after a big meltdown so safety, connection and limits can all survive the storm. I normalize the mess, introduce a counterintuitive insight—why staying perfectly calm can sometimes make repair harder—and teach a 90-second repair script you can use immediately. Example line you can borrow: "I’m here. I’m sorry you’re upset—let’s breathe together." The guidance is explicitly adaptable for ages 2–16 with two brief sample scripts (toddler and teen) and clear cues for when to pause. You’ll get three scriptable steps (quick safety check, the 90-second repair, and a tiny follow-up conversation), two low-effort experiments to try the next day, and red flags for professional support. Tone is compassionate and practical: no perfection required. Close with a short signature cue and a clear subscribe ask so listeners can build these durable habits over time.
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    6 min
  • The Pre-Flight Brief: 3 Lines to Calm Mornings, Bedtime and Big Transitions

    The Pre-Flight Brief: 3 Lines to Calm Mornings, Bedtime and Big Transitions
    Jan 8 2026
    This episode is for parents bracing for the next predictable storm — mornings that blow up when you’re late, bedtime that turns into a battle, or the meltdown that follows a tricky transition. I normalise the fatigue and the guilt, then offer one core idea: a tiny pre‑flight ritual performed before a known trigger reduces friction and preserves safety and relationship. You’ll learn three simple lines (short, age-adaptable phrases), how to set the timing and tone so they land, and two environmental nudges that make the words work without extra willpower. I walk through quick scripts for toddlers, school‑agers and teens, plus troubleshooting when a line feels hollow (sensory issues, testing, or extreme dysregulation). Finish with two experiments to try tomorrow, clear signs to pause, and a grounding close so you can practise without pressure.
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    8 min
  • Breathable Boundaries: 3 Lines That Stop Power Struggles

    Breathable Boundaries: 3 Lines That Stop Power Struggles
    Jan 9 2026
    This episode gives parents one clear definition of 'breathable': firm, predictable limits delivered with dignity, choice, and consistent follow-through—not permissive softness. You'll learn three core scripts (Hold, Invite, Consequence) with verbatim examples you can copy: toddler Hold: 'Shoes on now; you can pick red or blue.' Teen Consequence: 'If you're not home by 10, you won't get the ride tomorrow.' I coach exact tone, pacing, and body language so words land when voices rise, and include a 20–30s neurodiversity/sensory adaptation example (visual timer, shorter sentences, space to move). Two micro-practices let you rehearse scripts in low-stress moments and two low-effort experiments to try this week measure progress. Practical co-parent alignment steps and a one-page downloadable script sheet make follow-through easier. Close with a simple grounding cue and a clear CTA: 'For more quick tools, subscribe and download the one-page script sheet at [link].'
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    7 min
  • The Parent Reset: 3 Micro-Routines to Calm Your Rising Before It Fuels the Storm

    The Parent Reset: 3 Micro-Routines to Calm Your Rising Before It Fuels the Storm
    Jan 12 2026
    This episode is for parents who feel their own pulse kick in and worry they’ll say or do the thing that escalates a small moment into a full storm. I name the moment — that split second when your body is already rising — and normalise the biological pull to react. The core idea is simple: small, repeatable parent resets change the physiology that fuels escalation, so your limits land without shame or shouting. I teach three micro‑routines you can use in 30–90 seconds (a breath anchoring sequence, a short internal script that redirects blame, and a tiny environmental reset), show exactly when to use each one, and give two quick rehearsal exercises to build the habit. I offer age and neurodiversity adaptations, short co‑parent coordination tips, and a grounding close so you can practise without pressure. Subscribe to keep building one small habit at a time.
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    7 min
  • Six Early Clues Before a Meltdown (and 60‑Second Moves That Work)

    Six Early Clues Before a Meltdown (and 60‑Second Moves That Work)
    Jan 13 2026
    Two nights ago a parent texted: "He went from fine to full meltdown in 90 seconds and I froze." This episode reframes that moment by showing how most big outbursts leave small, learnable clues. I name six concrete, observable early signals—physiology shifts (breath, face), language changes, routine hiccups, sensory reactions, withdrawal, and repeat triggers—and give short, age‑adapted examples. Then I model three practical 60‑second micro‑moves you can use immediately: a brief validation + breath cue, a tiny environmental nudge, and a simplified two‑choice script, with verbatim lines for toddler, school‑age child and teen and tone notes so caregivers can copy what fits. The episode includes neurodiversity and cultural adaptation guidance, production cues to practice aloud, a simple one‑week metric to track impact, safety red flags, and a free downloadable one‑sheet so listeners can try one micro‑move tonight and share results with #OneMinuteChange.
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    9 min
  • When Sibling Storms Collide: Keeping Calm When One Child’s Upset Sparks Another

    When Sibling Storms Collide: Keeping Calm When One Child’s Upset Sparks Another
    Jan 14 2026
    This episode is for parents who watch one child’s meltdown pull the rest of the house into chaos. I name the moment—when an outburst becomes a family-wide storm—and normalise the helplessness parents feel. The core idea: sibling escalation is a predictable ripple that you can interrupt by shifting attention, sequencing your responses, and using tiny, dignified interventions that protect relationship and limits. I teach three accessible steps parents can use in the first two minutes: (1) a fast safety sweep and single-sentence limit, (2) a split-attention strategy that models calm for the triggered sibling, and (3) a short repair script for after the heat. Each step includes toddler, school-age and teen adaptations, plus a simple nightly micro-reflection parents can use to track what helps. The episode closes with compassionate reassurance and a short subscribe CTA so listeners can build these tools without pressure.
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    7 min
  • Pocket Calm: A Dignity Kit for Public Meltdowns

    Pocket Calm: A Dignity Kit for Public Meltdowns
    Jan 15 2026
    This episode gives parents a short, practical toolkit they can carry and use the moment a public outing escalates. I open by naming the heat, embarrassment and biological surge that make public meltdowns so hard, then introduce the Pocket Calm: three tiny, evidence‑informed items (sensory anchor, micro‑distraction, low‑profile safety prop), three age‑adapted gentle prompts, and a simple two‑minute rehearsal parents can practice tonight. Unique elements: a modeled 30‑second guest micro‑clip from a therapist that demonstrates tone and pacing, and a downloadable two‑item packing checklist for easy adoption. I offer neurodiversity and language accessibility notes, culturally adaptable scripts, and clear boundaries about when to seek professional help. The episode is strengths‑based, pragmatic and designed to preserve dignity for child and parent while creating a shared language that reduces panic. Close includes a brief grounding cue and a subscribe CTA inviting listeners to try the two‑minute rehearsal tonight.
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    9 min