Slow[ish] Parenting

Alexis Culp

Do you want to show up with peace and calm even in the chaos of parenthood? My mission is to empower parents to become the BEST version of themselves, so they can raise children with love, connection, and safety. As a Parenting Coach, I help parents to rekindle their relationships with their children, find calm in the midst of rage, and truly enjoy this season of raising littles.

  1. 2 DAYS AGO

    How to Stop Backtalk without Punishing or Yelling at your Kid

    All the "scripts" and Gentle Parenting techniques weren't working, so I began diving deeper into how to actually stop backtalk without punishments, yelling, bribing, or using fear to get my kids to cooperate. 😊 Happiest YOU Masterclass (free) Watch Here ➡️ https://grow.slowishparenting.com/happiest-you-masterclass 🌱 All my Offerings (Coaching, Courses + Parenting Resources) ➡️ https://slowishparenting.com/workwithme/ - Mentions from this Video: 🌼 Myth of Normal: https://amzn.to/3ZpfAJM 🌼 Calming Tools: https://grow.slowishparenting.com/calming-tools 📚 My Favorites (books/Products) + Free Resources: https://slowishparenting.com/resources/ 🤍 Contact/Social Media: https://slowishparenting.com/contact-me/ -My Story If you are new here, my name is Alexis! I'm a mom of (almost) three kiddos and a parenting coach. After hitting rock bottom with postpartum rage, I was able to find joy and happiness in in motherhood again. It's become my mission to help parents show up with peace even in the most challenging moments with their children. On my channel you will find encouragement through overwhelm, burnout, and overstimulation as a stay-at-home mom, slow living with kids, overcoming postpartum and mom rage, stoping anxiety, mom guilt and shame, how to regulate your nervous system, and a little bit of (real life) motherhood inspiration in between. In this video I share about: How to stop backtalk without yelling, gentle parenting for backtalk, how to stop backchatting, how to handle disrespect from kids, why my child's backtalk triggers me, how to stay calm when kids talk back, why does my child talk back to me, attention seeking behavior in kids, needs behind disrespect, what to do when your child says I hate you, how to respond when kids say hurtful things, how to identify behavior patterns in children, why does my child repeat the same behavior, why back talk is triggering, how your childhood trauma affects your parenting, gabor mate trauma, what to do when punishments stop working, gentle discipline that actually works, how to stop yelling at your kids, how to be a calmer parent. Chapters 0:00 Intro 1:46 Backtalk Triggers Us 3:30 Why is my kid using backtalk? 6:47 “I Hate YOU.” 11:33 Your Child’s Patterns 12:45 Backtalk Triggering the Parent 14:40 Triggering YOUR Childhood Wounds 18:17 When Punishments Aren’t Working 20:46 Parenting Step One 23:30 Parenting Step Two 27:54 Parenting Step Three 29:56 Parenting Step Four 32:58 You Fall into OLD HABITS 34:10 It’s okay to be an Imperfect Parent FTC - This video is not sponsored. Although the links in this description may have some affiliate links, but all of the opinions are honest and my own! Disclaimer: The Slow[ish] Parenting podcast is ONLY for educational purposes. This is not medical or mental health advice. Please get the guidance of a trusted qualified provider to help you make decisions that will best support your life. By listening, you are agreeing to take responsibility for your interpretations and decisions.

    37 min
  2. 4 FEB

    Prioritize these 7 things to *Make Mom Life Easier* in 2026

    I was amazed that I was able to flow EVEN during a recent hard season of motherhood. Every time, I go back to these 7 things to make mom life easier again. 😊 Happiest YOU Masterclass (free) Watch Here ➡️ https://learn.slowishparenting.com/happiest-you-masterclass 🌱 All my Offerings (Coaching, Courses + Parenting Resources) ➡️ https://slowishparenting.com/workwithme/ - Mentions from this Video:🌼 NVC: https://www.cnvc.org/🌼 Calming Tools: https://learn.slowishparenting.com/calming-tools 🌼 Happiest You Transformation Waitlist: https://learn.slowishparenting.com/happiest-you-transformation🌼 Calm Mama Blueprint: https://learn.slowishparenting Op.com/Calm-mama[Let's Be Friends]Website: https://slowishparenting.com/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/slowishparenting/Podcast: https://slowishparenting.com/podcast/Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/blessourlittles?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsfshop_aipsfblessourlittles_5C815BACDYZQSHQJGCZVContact/Collabs: Alexis@slowishparenting.com-My StoryIf you are new here, my name is Alexis! I'm a mom of (almost) three kiddos and a parenting coach. After hitting rock bottom with postpartum rage, I was able to find joy and happiness in in motherhood again. It's become my mission to help parents show up with peace even in the most challenging moments with their children.On my channel you will find encouragement through overwhelm, burnout, and overstimulation as a stay-at-home mom, slow living with kids, overcoming postpartum and mom rage, stoping anxiety, mom guilt and shame, how to regulate your nervous system, and a little bit of (real life) motherhood inspiration in between.In this video I share about: How to handle hard seasons as a mom, how to make mom life easier, I'm an overwhelmed mom and need help, enjoy calm motherhood, conscious parenting, intentional parenting, how to simplify motherhood, how to have a more gentle parenting mindset, nervous system regulation for moms ,parenting without schedules, stop overparenting, how to enjoy motherhood as a stay at home mom.Chapters0:00 Intro 1:18 Hard Seasons in Motherhood 3:19 The Goal of Motherhood 6:29 Hunt Gather Societies 12:24 Nervous System 16:47 Your Basic Needs 22:35 No MORE SCHEDULES 25:28 STOP Parenting 29:09 Communicating Your Inner World 32:05 Hard Moments 35:48 What do you Value? FTC - This video is not sponsored. Although the links in this description may have some affiliate links, but all of the opinions are honest and my own!Disclaimer: The Slow[ish] Parenting podcast is ONLY for educational purposes. This is not medical or mental health advice. Please get the guidance of a trusted qualified provider to help you make decisions that will best support your life. By listening, you are agreeing to take responsibility for your interpretations and decisions.

    40 min
  3. 29 JAN

    The Basics of Nervous System Regulation for Stressed Out Moms

    Teaching your nervous system how to find calm may feel impossible with kids. But, there is SO much moms CAN and SHOULD do to find regulation in their body.😊 Happiest YOU Masterclass (free) Watch Here ➡️ https://learn.slowishparenting.com/happiest-you-masterclass🌱 All my Offerings (Coaching, Courses + Parenting Resources) ➡️ https://slowishparenting.com/workwithme/- Mentions from this Video:🌼 3 minute Morning Sequence: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vOUkB44srfA&t=1s🌼 Calm Mama Blueprint: https://learn.slowishparenting.com/Calm-mama🌼 Nervous System Videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=deFEeerYk8Y&list=PLmo0LFxQ4V55oPh9PHpyj1tTk5NwLeoqn🌼 Somatic Exercises: https://collabs.shop/0kddes🌼 Calming Tools: https://learn.slowishparenting Op.com/Calm-mama🌼 Ruthless Elimination of Hurry: https://amzn.to/3YkeUVz[Let's Be Friends]Website: https://slowishparenting.com/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/slowishparenting/Podcast: https://slowishparenting.com/podcast/Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/blessourlittles?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsfshop_aipsfblessourlittles_5C815BACDYZQSHQJGCZVContact/Collabs: Alexis@slowishparenting.com-My StoryIf you are new here, my name is Alexis! I'm a mom of (almost) three kiddos and a parenting coach. After hitting rock bottom with postpartum rage, I was able to find joy and happiness in in motherhood again. It's become my mission to help parents show up with peace even in the most challenging moments with their children.On my channel you will find encouragement through overwhelm, burnout, and overstimulation as a stay-at-home mom, slow living with kids, overcoming postpartum and mom rage, stoping anxiety, mom guilt and shame, how to regulate your nervous system, and a little bit of (real life) motherhood inspiration in between.In this video I share about: How to heal your nervous system, how to find regulation, how to eliminate stress, how to be calm, how to be happy, teach yourself the skill of calm, a holistic approach to regulation, how to be still and present as a mother, listening to your body and reconnecting to it, how to notice your biological impulses, attune to your beliefs, learn your thoughts and thinking patterns, get back into nature, benefits of the sun, getting outside, going for a walk, feeling angry and exercising, letting go of anger and frustration as a parent.Chapters0:00 Intro1:13 My Story with Nervous System Healing4:00 Nervous System Work with Kids4:40 Calm is a Skill9:22 Body and Mind 12:30 Behavior Changes during Healing15:50 Stillness21:13 Learning Body Cues23:45 Biological Impulses25:15 Thoughts + Patterns27:56 What’s your Beliefs29:59 Nature31:58 MovementFTC - This video is not sponsored. Although the links in this description may have some affiliate links, but all of the opinions are honest and my own!Disclaimer: The Slow[ish] Parenting podcast is ONLY for educational purposes. This is not medical or mental health advice. Please get the guidance of a trusted qualified provider to help you make decisions that will best support your life. By listening, you are agreeing to take responsibility for your interpretations and decisions.

    37 min
  4. 21 JAN

    The lessons your kids will learn from being an imperfect Mom.

    Do you yell? Act impatient sometimes? Maybe even get into a cycle of blaming? Even when our behaviors as a parent don't model the person we want our child to be, there are STILL lessons your kids will learn. 😊 Happiest YOU Masterclass (free) Watch Here ➡️ https://learn.slowishparenting.com/happiest-you-masterclass 🌱 All my Offerings (Coaching, Courses + Parenting Resources) ➡️ https://slowishparenting.com/workwithme/ - Mentions from this Video: 🌼 NVC: https://www.cnvc.org/ 🌼 Calm Mama Blueprint: https://learn.slowishparenting.com/Calm-mama 🌼 Nervous System Videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=deFEeerYk8Y&list=PLmo0LFxQ4V55oPh9PHpyj1tTk5NwLeoqn 🌼 Altas of the Heart: https://amzn.to/49ItQSL 🌼 Calming Tools: https://learn.slowishparenting Op.com/Calm-mama [Let's Be Friends] Website: https://slowishparenting.com/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/slowishparenting/ Podcast: https://slowishparenting.com/podcast/ Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/blessourlittles?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsfshop_aipsfblessourlittles_5C815BACDYZQSHQJGCZVContact/ Collabs: Alexis@slowishparenting.com -My StoryIf you are new here, my name is Alexis! I'm a mom of (almost) three kiddos and a parenting coach. After hitting rock bottom with postpartum rage, I was able to find joy and happiness in in motherhood again. It's become my mission to help parents show up with peace even in the most challenging moments with their children. On my channel you will find encouragement through overwhelm, burnout, and overstimulation as a stay-at-home mom, slow living with kids, overcoming postpartum and mom rage, stoping anxiety, mom guilt and shame, how to regulate your nervous system, and a little bit of (real life) motherhood inspiration in between. In this video I share about: How to know your feelings, What needs moms most pay attention to, how to regulate yourself when you are feeling angry, frustrated, or are dealing with rage, how to be patient when life isn't going your way, how to apologize and not cause trauma, how to have empathy for other people, what it looks like to make changes, what to do when you make a mistake, how to communicate with your kids and husband. Chapters 1:25 My Story with Perfectionism 9:09 Your Homework Today 9:45 Handling Feelings 14:13 Identifying Needs 17:52 Regulation 21:23 Apologies 24:55 Empathy 28:09 How to Make Changes 29:35 What to do after Mistakes FTC - This video is not sponsored. Although the links in this description may have some affiliate links, but all of the opinions are honest and my own! Disclaimer: The Slow[ish] Parenting podcast is ONLY for educational purposes. This is not medical or mental health advice. Please get the guidance of a trusted qualified provider to help you make decisions that will best support your life. By listening, you are agreeing to take responsibility for your interpretations and decisions.

    35 min
  5. 14 JAN

    Why you're still STRESSED in Motherhood, the Inner Work CALM Moms do.

    I wish I knew that inner work was more than just processing through my inner world. It's the homework that moms must do to find peace + calm in their mind/body. 😊 Happiest YOU Masterclass (free) Watch Here ➡️ https://learn.slowishparenting.com/happiest-you-masterclass 🌱 All my Offerings (Coaching, Courses + Parenting Resources) ➡️ https://slowishparenting.com/workwithme/ - Mentions from this Video: 🌼 NVC: https://www.cnvc.org/ 🌼 Needs Podcast Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AKkwju3xQsY&t=305s 🌼 Calm Mama Blueprint: https://learn.slowishparenting.com/Calm-mama 🌼 Victim Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6sMITMypVTg&t=138s 🌼 Altas of the Heart: https://amzn.to/49ItQSL 🌼 Safe Sleep Seven: https://llli.org/news/the-safe-sleep-seven/ 🌼 How the Eskimos Keep Their Babies Warm: https://amzn.to/49ItQSL 🌼 Awaken 7-Day Reset: https://learn.slowishparenting.com/Awaken-Sequence 📚 My Favorites (books/Products) + Free Resources: https://slowishparenting.com/resources/ 🤍 Contact/Social Media: https://slowishparenting.com/contact-me/ -My Story If you are new here, my name is Alexis! I'm a mom of (almost) three kiddos and a parenting coach. After hitting rock bottom with postpartum rage, I was able to find joy and happiness in in motherhood again. It's become my mission to help parents show up with peace even in the most challenging moments with their children. On my channel you will find encouragement through overwhelm, burnout, and overstimulation as a stay-at-home mom, slow living with kids, overcoming postpartum and mom rage, stoping anxiety, mom guilt and shame, how to regulate your nervous system, and a little bit of (real life) motherhood inspiration in between. In this video I share about: The inner work that necessary to begin healing from Fight/Flight/Freeze, What needs for moms to shift how they feel, How to identify why you are stressed, anxious, worried, tired, triggered, angry, frustrated, and burned out as a mom, Learning your feelings and needs to communicate what is going on, Understanding your old belief systems and childhood patterns that are affecting how you show up as a mom, ask yourself what needs to change so I can live a happy life as a mom? Chapters 0:58 My Inner Work Journey 3:36 The Inner Journey 6:02 Pin-Point Your Triggers 9:35 What are you Feeling? 12:00 What are you Needing? 15:50 What is the belief system? 20:15 What is the belief system I want? 22:35 What needs to Change? FTC - This video is not sponsored. Although the links in this description may have some affiliate links, but all of the opinions are honest and my own! Disclaimer: The Slow[ish] Parenting podcast is ONLY for educational purposes. This is not medical or mental health advice. Please get the guidance of a trusted qualified provider to help you make decisions that will best support your life. By listening, you are agreeing to take responsibility for your interpretations and decisions.

    30 min
  6. 7 JAN

    How to Know if *you should have* another baby | Healthy Age Gaps, Birth Trauma + Child with Needs

    Most mothers don't know when to have more kid because they feel pressure, stressed out, alone, and unsupported. When we learn about ancient cultures and how they went about having more children along with understanding how our body heals postpartum, we get a good picture of when we will be ready to have another baby. 😊 Happiest YOU Masterclass (free) Watch Here ➡️ https://learn.slowishparenting.com/happiest-you-masterclass 🌱 All my Offerings (Coaching, Courses + Parenting Resources) ➡️ https://slowishparenting.com/workwithme/ - Mentions from this Video: 🌼 Calm Mama Blueprint: https://learn.slowishparenting.com/Calm-mama 🌼 Hunt Gather Parent: https://amzn.to/49xcM2Y 🌼 How the Eskimos Keep their Babies Warm: https://amzn.to/3MXigv5 🌼 Hold on to your Kids: https://amzn.to/4bgl7cu [Let's Be Friends] Website: https://slowishparenting.com/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/slowishparenting/ Podcast: https://slowishparenting.com/podcast/ Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/blessourlittles?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsfshop_aipsfblessourlittles_5C815BACDYZQSHQJGCZVContact/ Collabs: Alexis@slowishparenting.com -My Story If you are new here, my name is Alexis! I'm a mom of (almost) three kiddos and a parenting coach. After hitting rock bottom with postpartum rage, I was able to find joy and happiness in in motherhood again. It's become my mission to help parents show up with peace even in the most challenging moments with their children. On my channel you will find encouragement through overwhelm, burnout, and overstimulation as a stay-at-home mom, slow living with kids, overcoming postpartum and mom rage, stoping anxiety, mom guilt and shame, how to regulate your nervous system, and a little bit of (real life) motherhood inspiration in between. In this video I share about: How I didn't know if I would ever want another baby after my second daughter was in the NICU for a rare congential heart defect. Being a mom of a medically complex child, I often wondered if I could ever be able to handle a third child. I share my story of how I found peace in trying to get pregnant again to us finding out that we are expecting a little boy this spring. What changed my mind and perspective was learning about ancient culture, understanding the women's body, the timeline for healing after birth during postpartum. I give moms journaling prompts to think through that will help you to navigate this question of should I have another baby. Chapters 0:00 Intro 1:30 I didn't want another baby. 5:30 We are expecting AGAIN. 6:40 Ancient Cultures 11:58 The Attachment Timeline 14:10 Age Gaps + Child Spacing 22:00 Knowing the Woman's Body 29:24 Journaling Questions FTC - This video is not sponsored. Although the links in this description may have some affiliate links, but all of the opinions are honest and my own! Disclaimer: The Slow[ish] Parenting podcast is ONLY for educational purposes. This is not medical or mental health advice. Please get the guidance of a trusted qualified provider to help you make decisions that will best support your life. By listening, you are agreeing to take responsibility for your interpretations and decisions.

    41 min
  7. 17/12/2025

    Fix these Negative Thoughts to LOVE Your Life as a Mom

    These are some simple mindset shifts that will help you to get rid of negative thoughts and starting loving your life (again) as a mom. 😊 Happiest YOU Masterclass (free) Watch Here ➡️ https://learn.slowishparenting.com/happiest-you-masterclass ✨ 14 Rage Calming Tools Here (free) Get them Here: https://learn.slowishparenting.com/calming-tools 🌱 All my Offerings (Coaching, Courses + Parenting Resources) ➡️ https://slowishparenting.com/workwithme/ - Mentions from this Video: 🌼 NVC: https://www.cnvc.org/ 🌼 Hunt. Gather. Parent.: https://amzn.to/4qMa2pd 🌼 Calm Mama Blueprint: https://learn.slowishparenting.com/Calm-mama 🌼 Victim Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6sMITMypVTg&t=138s 🌼 Village Sessions "Trying Podcast": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P51PWRvVN_U 🌼 Hold on to Your Kids: https://amzn.to/457QAd4[Let's Be Friends]Website: https://slowishparenting.com/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/slowishparenting/Podcast: https://slowishparenting.com/podcast/Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/blessourlittles?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsfshop_aipsfblessourlittles_5C815BACDYZQSHQJGCZVContact/ Collabs: Alexis@slowishparenting.com -My Story If you are new here, my name is Alexis! I'm a mom of (almost) three kiddos and a parenting coach. After hitting rock bottom with postpartum rage, I was able to find joy and happiness in in motherhood again. It's become my mission to help parents show up with peace even in the most challenging moments with their children. On my channel you will find encouragement through overwhelm, burnout, and overstimulation as a stay-at-home mom, slow living with kids, overcoming postpartum and mom rage, stoping anxiety, mom guilt and shame, how to regulate your nervous system, and a little bit of (real life) motherhood inspiration in between. In this video I share about: How to get rid of your negative thoughts, how to change your mindset when you are feeling negative, how to be more positive, how to feel happy, how to love your life, why you need to stop being a victim, the issue with using the word trying, why it feels like nobody cares about YOUR needs as a mother, Why using the phrase I can't is hurting you, how to stop going down the worry thoughts of what if, and why you shouldn't focus on controlling your kids behavior as a parent. Chapters 0:00 Intro 1:18 My Story 4:04 Thought 1 Victim 8:50 Thought 2 Trying 11:53 Thought 3 Nobody Cares 15:40 Thought 4 I Can't.. 20:33 Thought 5 What If.. 26:33 Thought 6 Stop My Kid FTC - This video is not sponsored. Although the links in this description may have some affiliate links, but all of the opinions are honest and my own! Disclaimer: The Slow[ish] Parenting podcast is ONLY for educational purposes. This is not medical or mental health advice. Please get the guidance of a trusted qualified provider to help you make decisions that will best support your life. By listening, you are agreeing to take responsibility for your interpretations and decisions.

    32 min
  8. 03/12/2025

    How to FIND BALANCE after a HARD SEASON as a mom

    wish someone told me that once I identified my need, I could begin healing and moving forward.✨ Happiest YOU Masterclass (free) ✨Watch Here ➡️ https://learn.slowishparenting.com/happiest-you-masterclass🌳 Happiest YOU Transformation (12 Week Program)Join Here ➡️ https://learn.slowishparenting.com/happiest-you-transformation- Mentions from this Video:🌼 NVC: https://www.cnvc.org/🌼 Kori Meloy: https://www.korimeloy.com/freely-rooted🌼 Victim Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6sMITMypVTg&t=138s [Let's Be Friends]Website: https://slowishparenting.com/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/slowishparenting/Podcast: https://slowishparenting.com/podcast/Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/blessourlittles?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsfshop_aipsfblessourlittles_5C815BACDYZQSHQJGCZVContact/Collabs: Alexis@slowishparenting.com-My StoryIf you are new here, my name is Alexis! I'm a mom of (almost) three kiddos and a parenting coach. After hitting rock bottom with postpartum rage, I was able to find joy and happiness in in motherhood again. It's become my mission to help parents show up with peace even in the most challenging moments with their children.On my channel you will find encouragement through overwhelm, burnout, and overstimulation as a stay-at-home mom, slow living with kids, overcoming postpartum and mom rage, stoping anxiety, mom guilt and shame, how to regulate your nervous system, and a little bit of (real life) motherhood inspiration in between.In this video I share about: What to do when you hit rock bottom as a mom, how I used the vicim mentality, my awakening to getting unstuck from my hardest season, my recent pregnancy scare ending up in the ER, first trimester scare, second trimester pregnancy, knowing your feelings and needs, how to communicate you feelings and needs, getting the support and help you need during pregnancy, how to feel happy and enjoy motherhood again.Chapters0:00 Intro1:55 Rock Bottom3:30 Victim5:20 My Awakening8:04 Recent Scare12:35 My Deep Need17:30 Knowing YOURSELF19:00 Step One21:23 Support29:00 Need One31:20 Need Two33:17 Need Three34:40 Need Four35:50 Need Five36:37 Need SixFTC - This video is not sponsored. Although the links in this description may have some affiliate links, but all of the opinions are honest and my own!Disclaimer: The Slow[ish] Parenting podcast is ONLY for educational purposes. This is not medical or mental health advice. Please get the guidance of a trusted qualified provider to help you make decisions that will best support your life. By listening, you are agreeing to take responsibility for your interpretations and decisions.

    41 min

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Do you want to show up with peace and calm even in the chaos of parenthood? My mission is to empower parents to become the BEST version of themselves, so they can raise children with love, connection, and safety. As a Parenting Coach, I help parents to rekindle their relationships with their children, find calm in the midst of rage, and truly enjoy this season of raising littles.

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