Chaos to Connected - Helping Parents Navigate Challenging Behavior with Connection; motherhood, toddler tantrum, behavior, conscious parenting, gentle parenting, pediatric occupational therapy
Are you tired of struggling to figure out what to do about your child’s behavior? Do you feel exhausted and frustrated trying to manage your own triggers while at the same time trying to calm your child down and feel like nothing is working? Do you feel guilty after losing your cool 15 minutes into a tantrum and wonder if you’re doing this whole motherhood thing right? Are you wishing there was something that would just work consistently to get your child to listen? Hi, I’m Kaili, pediatric occupational therapist and momma to 2 energetic boys and I’m so grate...
5 Ways You Are More Like Your Child Than Unlike Him/Her
It can be really easy, especially when you are parenting a child who is struggling with behavior or lots of strong emotions, to forget that your child is just a mini version of you. While life experience and higher level executive functioning skills aren't the same, the way the brain processes and responds to hurts is.
It can be easy to forget this when you are triggered from behavior so today, I want to share how parents/caregivers are more like their child than not.
Ep on Apologizing: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/p...
Is your child's aggressive behavior due to a sensory processing issue?
One of the most common questions I get asked is what types of deep input activities I would recommend for a child who acts or plays aggressively (hitting, kicking, throwing, etc). Previously, I would go into detail on how to incorporate into a sensory diet, but now, through additional training and experience I recognize that this alone isn't the answer.
Today, I share how sensory processing works and how to bridge the gap effectively AND efficiently between the behaviors you are seeing and improved regulation!
*If you have any questions as to...
Birthday Envy: What to do when one child is jealous of a sibling's birthday + presents
If you're a mom to more than one child you've probably experienced one child's excitement over a birthday while another child was less than happy about it. Having to wait for all of the attention and presents can be a big challenge for kids and it does matter how you handle it.
If you are someone that gets the other child a present too or you wonder if that's the "right" thing to do, I wanted to shed some connection focused perspective light on the situation!
Tame Your Triggers Masterclass: https://chaostoconnected.myflodesk.c...
Do you want to shift the attitudes and behaviors in your home?? Here's how!
Do you ever feel like the attitudes, the whining, and the fighting sometimes just really over take your entire home?
That's how I felt 2 weeks ago. I decided something needed to change and I discovered ONE thing that makes all the difference.
We moved from constant sibling fighting, frequent whining, hitting/kicking/pinching to try and solve problems, and me feeling a lot of annoyance, anger, and frequently triggered to so much peace, more self control and regulation, and best of all more fun and enjoyment just being together!
Today I dive into...
Do you ever feel overwhelmed or exhausted and then struggle to approach behavior with connection?
Last week, I asked what was the hardest thing about connection focused parenting; one of the responses I received was that when feeling exhausted it was especially hard to try to respond to behaviors positively or with connection.
I. Hear. That.!!!
Today, I wanted to share what to do if you're finding yourself in this same situation...and you might be surprised by my recommendation!
If this episode, or any episode you've previously listened to you has blessed or helped you, would you be willing to go and...
Do your kids struggle to get along? 3 keys to approaching sibling conflict!
Do your kids struggle to get along? It can be really disheartening, patience testing, and frustrating when your kids just can't seem to figure out how to play together for 5 minutes!
But the good news?! You can help! Today, I dive into 3 keys to approaching sibling conflict in a connection focused way that will help model and reinforce this approach for them in future scenarios that involve disagreements!
If you have found this episode, or any episode, helpful, I'd love if you'd be willing to take just 1 minute and go leave a rating o...
Do you ever struggle to figure out how to handle a certain behavior or what to say in a given situation? Not anymore! One tip that will transform how you determine your response!
There is so much out there when it comes to how you "should" respond to your child's behavior or the "right" thing to say for xyz situation. But who can remember all of that?
Plus, what if said account or expert never told you what to do for the specific situation you are dealing with? Let the panic set in!
No, don't do that.
Instead, listen in today as I share one piece of advice that will transcend all behaviors and situations to help you figure out wha...
4 Ways to Help You Keep Your Cool When You Get Triggered!
One of the biggest challenges I continue to hear over and over from moms is that the behavior can be a struggle, yes, but overall it's figuring out how to stay calm through that behavior that poses the biggest obstacle.
Today, I wanted to share some insights with you! If you are aware of what your triggers are but haven't yet processed them, or even know how to do that, I am walking you through the 4 things I have done (and still occasionally do) to help me come with more love, empathy, and understanding to t...
The Missing Piece When Teaching Your Child How To Use Calming Strategies To Regulate
I hosted a challenge last weekend called 3 Building Blocks to Better Behavior and it was so much fun! If you weren't able to join and you want to get the replays + resources, send me an email or DM me over on IG. Only available through January 21st!
Today, I wanted to share one of those trainings with you because I think it's a key factor in your child's ability to learn to self-regulate (well, they all are, but this one I think is very misunderstood).
Tune in as I walk you thr...
Behavior Focused Goals, Habits, and Routines for a Year of More Connection, Joy, and Peace in your Home!
Happy New Year!
Even though everyone is talking about goals and resolutions for the new year I do think it's a great natural time to evaluate a few things in motherhood...
*how do you feel like you're managing your triggers?
*are you feeling overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, and/or struggling regularly with more frustration than enjoyment in motherhood?
*is your child struggling with behavior or attitude?
*do you feel like you are connecting regularly with your child? or is it lacking because your schedule is really bus...
