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.
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Show Notes:
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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