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Calm Parenting

Calm Parenting

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In this conversation, Kirk Martin, founder of Celebrate Calm, shares practical strategies for parents dealing with anxiety in children, co-parenting challenges, and managing their own emotional responses. He emphasizes the importance of self-control, creating routines, and recognizing the strengths in strong-willed children. The discussion also touches on the significance of maintaining a calm demeanor as a parent and the need for self-improvement in parenting practices.

Takeaways

  • Anxiety in children can stem from feeling out of control.
  • Normalizing anxiety helps children understand their feelings.
  • Providing children with a mission can alleviate anxiety.
  • Co-parenting requires consistent routines for stability.
  • Avoid bad-mouthing your ex in front of the kids.
  • Focus on controlling your own emotions as a parent.
  • Sitting down can help de-escalate conflicts with children.
  • Recognizing children's strengths can foster their confidence.
  • Self-care is essential for effective parenting.
  • Enjoy the parenting journey, even when it's hard.
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