The Parenting Reframe Albiona Rakipi

In this solo episode I’m talking all about self regulation and how to help kids self regulate. Self regulation is all about how to get your child to calm down when they aren’t calm. Essentially, how can we help our kids gain the ability to understand that a. They’re going to be ok, b. The outcome will likely be the same, and c. They are safe. I have six tips for self-regulation that I share with the parents I work with one-on-one and I’m sharing them with you in this episode!

In this episode, I had a conversation with Dr. Jennifer Freed, the bestselling author of Use Your Planets Wisely and a renowned psychological astrologer and social and emotional education trainer. She has spent over thirty years consulting clients and businesses world wide on psychological, spiritual, and educational topics.

A few years ago I read her bestseller, A Map to Your Soul, and completely fell in love with my introduction to astrology through her book. She is a wise soul who knows exactly how to integrate astrology into your everyday life. She has a new product called “Cosmic Parenting” that is a birth chart for kids, adults, and families to learn about each other. We talk through a lot of different topics on this episode and you won’t want to miss it!

In this solo episode, I’m talking about the three things that are an absolute must to know about emotion regulation. It can be challenging to parent a child who has big emotional reactions when things don’t go their way and I know the frustration that can build over time.

On this week’s podcast episode, Joe Newman, author of Raising Lions, is back to talk more about his method and how it works. In this episode, we dive deep into how to use the Raising Lions methods with teens and older kids. I asked my audience to provide questions about different scenarios, and our conversation covered so many wonderful parenting topics.

Eczema is an autoimmune condition that causes a lot of pain and discomfort for those affected by it. In this episode, Andra McHugh joins me to talk all about eczema in kids. Andra is the host of the Eczema Kids podcast and does coaching surrounding the pervasive issue of eczema. She is a mom to four kids, two of which have eczema. Her third daughter was born with eczema and was left with very few answers to help in the treatment and help her daughter feel better. As she sought out her own answers, she wants to help others find hope in knowing there are alternative options out there.

Listener Disclaimer: The information in this episode is from Andra’s experience, not medical advice. You should always consult your doctor regarding your health concerns.

In this episode, I have a conversation with Robin Hilmantel, the senior director of editorial strategy at BabyCenter, focused on the gaps in postpartum care, the child care crisis, and how mothers are still carrying the load of parenting. BabyCenter is a website and app focused on providing answers and creating community around pregnancy, baby concerns, and childhood needs. They conduct research within their millions of members to be your partner in parenting well beyond the baby years. As a mother of three, she has insight into how moms face unique challenges each day.