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Grounded Parenting: Calm Your Inner Radio for Resilient Kids

Grounded Parenting: Calm Your Inner Radio for Resilient Kids

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 Hey there, I'm Julia Cartwright, and I'm so glad you're here with me today. Whether you're squeezing this in between breakfast chaos or stealing a quiet moment before the afternoon rush, I see you. And I want you to know that showing up for yourself like this, even for just a few minutes, is exactly what calm parenting looks like.

Let's be honest—Saturday mornings can feel like you're herding cats, right? The requests, the noise, the constant need to be "on." Today, I want to give you something that actually works when you're in the thick of it. A way to find your own still point so you can be the calm your kids are really looking for.

So let's settle in. Find a comfortable seat, whether that's on your couch, a kitchen chair, or even leaning against the counter. No special equipment needed. Just you, right here, right now. And if someone asks what you're doing, you're meditating—and that's non-negotiable for the next few minutes.

Start by noticing your feet on the ground. Really feel that contact. It's like you're plugging into the earth itself, drawing up a little stability. Now, bring your attention to your breath, but don't change it. Just notice it naturally flowing in and out, like waves on a shore. In through your nose, out through your mouth. Simple. Easy.

Here's where the magic happens, and this is my favorite part. Think of your nervous system like a radio frequency. Right now, your kids are probably tuned into your frequency—they pick up on your stress before you even say a word. So we're going to lower the volume. With each exhale, imagine you're releasing the tension you're holding. The mental to-do list, the frustration from earlier, the pressure to be perfect. It doesn't all go away, but you're making space.

Now, picture yourself responding to your kids today from this quieter, steadier place. Your teenager rolls their eyes and instead of reacting, you pause. Your little one throws a tantrum and you stay grounded, like a tree in the wind. You're not ignoring what's happening—you're just not getting swept away by it. That's mindful parenting in action.

Take three more breaths like this. And when you're ready, gently open your eyes.

Here's what I want you to do: Pick one moment today—maybe before lunch or bedtime—where you pause for just thirty seconds and feel your feet on the ground again. That's your anchor. You've got this.

Thank you so much for spending this time with me on Mindful Parenting: Daily Tips for Raising Calm Kids. If this resonated with you, please subscribe so you never miss a practice. You deserve this peace, and your family will feel it.

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