213 - Connection-Focused Strategies for Challenging Parenting Moments with Kaili Zeiher, Pediatric OT

What’s your typical response when your kiddos start melting down?  I hear the word "meltdown" and I swear my eye starts to twitch.  And I know I’m not alone!   Chances are, regardless of how well we handle them, our kids’ big emotions can be triggering.    In today’s episode, Kaili Zeiher, pediatric occupational therapist and host of the podcast Chaos to Connected, joins me to talk through the tools we need to tackle our children’s challenging behaviors in a healthy and effective way.   She teaches us how to address some of the toughest parenting moments with our kids while validating their feelings and helping them develop their self-regulation skills.    Three things you’ll learn in this episode: How we can overcome triggers when faced with our kids’ challenging behavior The most effective sequence for holding space for a child’s emotions while teach self-regulation skills Ways to implement connection-focused strategies when encountering difficult behaviors that build trust and safety   To connect with Kaili, head to:   Instagram: @kaili.zeiher  Podcast: Connected to Chaos Product: Meltdown Management Mini Training (Free!) DOWNLOAD “HEAL YOUR BURNOUT” PRIVATE PODCAST SERIES TAKE THE PERSONALITY PATTERN QUIZ! ASK MICHELLE A QUESTION!     REGULATION RESOURCES BOOK A FREE 30-MINUTE CALL WITH MICHELLE   FB COMMUNITY: The Calm Mom Collective JOIN ME ON INSTAGRAM: @michellegrosser.coach “I love The Calm Mom Podcast!” ← if that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing our show!  This helps us support more women, just like you, on their motherhood journey.  Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.”  Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode!--🧠 What's your capacity pattern? Take the free 2-minute quiz and unlock The Capacity Code — a personalized private podcast episode for your specific nervous system. → Take the Capacity Pattern Quiz