The Power of Emotional Regulation: Helping Our Kids Feel Safe, Connected & Resilient

In this episode of You’re the Mom, Dr. Laura Le sits down with licensed counselor, trauma-informed therapist, and author Tabitha Westbrook for a powerful and compassionate conversation about emotional regulation, secure attachment, and raising resilient children.Together, they explore how a mother’s mental load and emotional state directly impact her child’s nervous system, behavior, and sense of safety—especially in the early years. Tabitha shares practical tools to help moms regulate their emotions, reduce overwhelm, and model healthy attachment, even on hard days.You’ll learn:Why emotional regulation starts with the parentHow your nervous system helps shape your child’s ability to self-regulateSimple tools like “hot chocolate breathing” to calm big emotionsThe Big Six elements of secure attachmentWhy repair (saying sorry and reconnecting) matters more than perfectionThis episode is a must-listen for moms who want to feel more confident, connected, and supported as they navigate the messy, meaningful journey of motherhood.✨ Because motherhood isn’t about perfection—it’s about growth. And you’ve got [email protected]/tabithathecounselorhttps://www.instagram.com/tabithathecounselor/