The Daily Dad Parenting Reminders You’ll Need in 2026
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Jan 3, 2026 
Dr. Aliza Pressman, a developmental psychologist and parenting expert, joins retired General Stanley McChrystal to discuss vital parenting insights. They highlight the importance of self-regulation as a core skill for children, explaining how kids often borrow emotional stability from adults. McChrystal emphasizes the need for character in parenting, advocating for consistent moral behavior. They also explore the significance of maintaining strong relationships, encouraging parents to prioritize connection over conflicts. Insightful tips like catching kids being good round out their engaging conversation.
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Self-Regulation Is The Core Skill
- Self-regulation is the central skill parents should teach because it determines how children handle frustration and failure.
- Aliza Pressman says adults must model regulation first since kids co-regulate by borrowing our nervous system.
Children Borrow Our Nervous Systems
- Children 'borrow' adult nervous systems as their prefrontal cortex develops, so caregivers' states shape children's regulation.
- Repeated co-regulation opportunities let kids internalize self-regulation over time.
Use A Simple Passcode To Calm Down
- Notice bodily signals when you begin to dysregulate and treat them as an alarm you can deactivate.
- Practice simple 'passcode' responses so you can tell real threats from false alarms.
