The Parenting Trick I Use When I’m About to Lose It

Feeling like you’re always one scream away from a meltdown? In today’s episode, I’m sharing my go-to 2-minute reset when things spiral into chaos at home — and I’m on the edge of losing it.This isn’t about perfection. It’s about connection. I’ll walk you through what I do in the moment, how I’ve taught it to my kids, and why it works (even if it feels weird at first).You’ll hear:Real moments from my chaotic mom life (3 kids, laundry, meltdowns… all at once)How yelling makes everything worse (and what I do instead)Our reset rituals: breathing, hugging, naming emotions, and even asking for spaceWhy these tiny pauses build trust, resilience, and lasting calm✨ PLUS: A journal prompt to explore how you move from chaos to connection.📩 Ready to reset for real? Sign up for the 5-Day Mom Reset Challenge (https://www.cathleenlackner.com/challenge) — and learn how to bring more calm, presence, and ease to your days.From one wildly rooted mama to another… you’ve got this. 💛