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In this episode, I give a short review of Raising Regulated Kids: The Reset Method by Dr. Becky Owens and highlight five things I really liked about the book, along with one area I think could’ve been expanded on. I’m not compensated for this review—I bought the book myself for the podcast—and I also have a longer, more in-depth review available if you want to dive deeper.

I talk about how the book focuses on regulation and co-regulation, understanding environmental triggers, leading with empathy instead of punishment, breaking generational parenting patterns, and using practical tools and check-ins to support kids outside of crisis moments. While I wish the book had gone deeper in certain sections, I’ve already started using some of these ideas with my foster kids and found them genuinely helpful. For the price, it’s a solid, accessible parenting resource I’d recommend checking out.

00:00 — Intro & Book Overview
00:22 — Disclosure & Why I Bought the Book
00:32 — Regulation & Co-Regulation
00:41 — Environmental Factors & Planning Ahead
00:57 — Empathy, Understanding & Discipline vs Punishment
01:10 — Generational Parenting & Letting Go of Shame
01:32 — Tools, Exercises & Ongoing Check-Ins
01:44 — One Area for Improvement (Book Length)
01:53 — Final Thoughts, Recommendation & Cost
02:03 — Call for Feedback & Closing

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