Calm Parenting Podcast Triggered By Kids’ Noises & Messes, Sibling Fights, Backtalk, Dawdling? #534
Nov 9, 2025
This enlightening discussion dives into the triggers parents face, such as tantrums and sibling squabbles. Strategies for managing messes and noise without overreacting are shared, encouraging a shift in perspective. The host emphasizes breaking negative generational patterns and prioritizing connection over rigid agendas. Tips for handling kids' dawdling and reframing disorder as creativity are introduced, with a focus on transforming irritation into bonding opportunities. It's all about fostering a calmer, more understanding parenting approach.
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Triggers Come From Your Past
- Triggers are usually rooted in your own past, not your child's behavior.
- Changing your response breaks generational patterns and models self-control for kids.
Practice Sitting In The Mess
- Sit in the midst of the mess or chaos without fixing it yet to observe your bodily reactions.
- Identify sensations and reasons for the trigger until it no longer provokes a visceral reaction.
Control What You Can Immediately
- Do something that gives you a small sense of control like organizing or listening to music.
- Use noise-canceling headphones or rhythmic motions to reduce discordant-noise triggers.