Skills Episode 02: Being the Calm in Your Child’s Storm

When a child is upset, overwhelmed, or melting down, it’s easy for parents to feel pulled into the chaos.In this short Skills Episode, Luke Johanni, LGPC, NCC, focuses on what actually helps in those moments; not controlling behavior, but staying steady when your child can’t.Building off Episode 12, this episode introduces a simple skill for responding to child distress by regulating yourself first, lowering the intensity, and helping your child deescalate before any teaching or correction happens.If you’ve ever felt unsure of what to do when emotions run high, this episode offers a clear, grounded way to respond with a calm presence and leadership when it matters most.Follow @LukeJohanni for more tools and updates.