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EPISODE · Sep 10, 2025 · 11 MIN

Ep 12: Holding Space for Big Emotions | Parenting with Calm and Compassion

from The Girl Mom Life | Raising Strong, Capable, Resilient Daughters · host Casey Gray - Girl Mom

Life with daughters comes with big feelings—tears after school, friendship frustrations, and meltdowns that seem to come out of nowhere. In these moments, our girls aren’t asking us to fix everything; they’re looking for safety. This episode is about becoming the eye of the storm—the steady, calm presence that tells her, “Your feelings are safe with me.” In Ep. 12: Holding Space for Big Emotions, you’ll learn what “holding space” really means, why it matters for your daughter’s confidence and emotional health, and five practical ways to show up with calm, compassion, and connection when emotions run high. Being a mom is one of the absolute best AND hardest jobs on the planet. Before you get the job, there are all these ideas about what it's like, what you want to do. But when reality hits, it's not at all what you had in mind. And there's no manual for what to do.  That's where I come in. My goal is to share some of my experiences, even some tips and tools, that will help you navigate the complex job of Mom.  For more ways to connect head over to www.thegirlmomlife.com

Life with daughters comes with big feelings—tears after school, friendship frustrations, and meltdowns that seem to come out of nowhere. In these moments, our girls aren’t asking us to fix everything; they’re looking for safety. This episode is about becoming the eye of the storm—the steady, calm presence that tells her, “Your feelings are safe with me.” In Ep. 12: Holding Space for Big Emotions, you’ll learn what “holding space” really means, why it matters for your daughter’s confidence and emotional health, and five practical ways to show up with calm, compassion, and connection when emotions run high. Being a mom is one of the absolute best AND hardest jobs on the planet. Before you get the job, there are all these ideas about what it's like, what you want to do. But when reality hits, it's not at all what you had in mind. And there's no manual for what to do.  That's where I come in. My goal is to share some of my experiences, even some tips and tools, that will help you navigate the complex job of Mom.  For more ways to connect head over to www.thegirlmomlife.com

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