6. 2 Reasons You Can't "Calm" Your Way Out of the Hard Stuff

You’ve done the deep breathing and tried every self-regulation trick in the book...So why does single-parenting still feel so freaking hard?!In this episode, Dr. Gila shares two often overlooked pieces of the puzzle, and why a parent's self-regulation, while essential, isn’t the whole answer (especially when single-parenting a strong-willed or neurodivergent child!).Tune in to hear:• The limits of self-regulation (and why that’s not your fault)• How to find acceptance without giving up hope• The missing “kid piece” that changes everythingResources mentioned in this episode: 👉 Free guide: Tantrums and Meltdowns and Rages, Oh My! The Single Parent’s Guide to Understanding Challenging Behaviors.👉 Episode 2: Keeping Your Cool: Emotion Regulation for Parents👉 Episode 3: Parent burnout: Radical shifts to survive and thrive, with Amanda Diekman＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿❤️ Enrollment is open for Coaching Circles! Only 3 spots per Circle. 👉 parentingwithconnection.com/circles ❤️ FREE guide: Tantrums, & Meltdowns, & Rages...Oh My! The single parent's guide to understanding challenging behaviors＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿CONNECT WITH DR. GILA👉 Join the newsletter for practical parenting tips and a hefty dose of empathy, delivered straight to your inbox.🔗 Website: www.parentingwithconnection.com✉️ E-mail: [email protected]＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿© 2025 Dr. Gila Parenting | All rights reservedDISCLAIMER: All episodes of Single-Parenting with Connection (NOT Perfection) are for educational and informational purposes only. Although Dr. Gila is a licensed psychologist and certified coach, this podcast and the information discussed within the podcast do not constitute therapy, counseling, coaching, or other professional service, and are not a substitute for professional services including medical or psychological advice. Moreover, the views expressed on the podcast are those of the host and guests. We make no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, or applicability of the content.Any use of this intellectual property owned by Dr. Gila Parenting (DBA) may not be used in connection with the sale or distribution of any content (free or paid, written or verbal), product, and/or service by you without prior written consent from Dr. Gila Parenting (DBA).