134: Parent Interview: Supporting our kids through challenges

23 Feb 2026 · 34 min

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In this episode, I interview Emilee, a mom of 3 navigating how to parent after a whirlwind of chaos that ensued minutes after the birth of her 3rd child. We talk about how to meet our children where they are at emotionally in the face of uncertainty and fear. We talk about how to work with very strong-willed and sensitive kids. And some strategies to support her and her family as they try to settle into a new normal. The advice given on this episode is specific to Emilee and her situation. This is for general information and entertainment purposes only. If you would like to receive advice…

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ResponseABLE Parenting

Becky Jennings · Kids & Family · English

We come to parenting with all the patterns we learned in our own childhood. Together in this podcast, we uncover the roots of our reactivity and grow in education, capacity, awareness, and skills so we will be able to respond vs. react to our strong-willed children. The beauty of this process is as

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