As the back-to-school mornings fast approach, how can you be your most calm, your most intentional self? Author and musician Kira Willey sits down with AllMomDoes host Julie Lyles Carr with fast, practical tips to both connect and keep the peace with your kids during hectic transitions during the day.
Show Notes: https://bit.ly/4pvBmHX
Key Topics: Tools for managing children's emotions The importance of self-regulation for parents Mindful transitions and routines Physical techniques to release tension The role of breathing in emotional regulation Building connection through entering children's worlds
Sound Bites: "Deep breathing activates the vagus nerve" "Calm parents create calm children" "Releasing tension helps respond, not react"
Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Parenting Tools for Emotional Calm 01:59 Kira Willie’s Journey from Corporate to Children's Author 04:52 The Power of Self-Awareness in Parenting 07:47 Simple Techniques to Calm Yourself Before Connecting 11:37 Using Body Scans and Movement to Release Tension 14:38 The Importance of Clear, Non-Negotiable Expectations 19:30 The Role of Breathing in Regulating Nervous System 23:18 Building Self-Awareness with 'How's the Weather' Exercise 29:15 Managing Transitions and Using Countdown Strategies 31:54 The Impact of Parent Calmness on Child Behavior
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