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Parenthood and maintaining a healthy relationship are ambitious endeavors. Being fully aware, you armed yourself with all the latest books, articles, podcasts, and resources, committed to being present and strong for your family. Yet, despite embracing every piece of advice and strategy in your search for reassurance, there are times you find yourself wondering why the harmony, connection, and closeness you envisioned seem out of reach. If this rings true, let me tell you: it’s not you! It’s what they didn’t tell you. The parenting guidance and strategies we read online lack depth. They hardly ever address the transition into parenthood and the profound impact this has on our identity, partnerships, and ability to show up as the parent we wish to be for our children. But guess what? We’re about to turn that around. Hi there, I’m Markella Kaplani. A clinical-counseling psychologist, a parenthood and relationship Coach, a matrescence coach and facilitator, a former special educator, and a parent myself. In my 15+ years in counseling and coaching, I know this to be true: once a parent is truly supported, not only through being given techniques to overcome parenting challenges, but on a personal and relational level, then the entire family can thrive. So, welcome to the Parenthood and Relationship Podcast! Here, we learn to grow individually, normalizing and validating the processes of matrescence and patrescence (i.e. struggling with identity, mom guilt, dad guilt, postpartum rage, work-life balance, etc). We also grow together by unraveling how parenthood affects marriage and what stands in the way of following the actionable parenting strategies that we know are helpful. So, if you’re feeling ready, let me hold your hand while we tackle intriguing, yet difficult topics, with compassion and curiosity. Interested to know more? - Reach out via email at info@markellakaplani.com with your questions, and - Visit www.markellakaplani.com to access FREE resources and check out ways to work with me personally. Let’s do this! --- 🔎 Is Parenthood Making or Breaking Your Relationship? FIND OUT NOW! https://www.markellakaplani.com/couplesquiz 🖥 Reconcile the ’old’ identity with the ’new’ Grab your FREE Matrescence Mini-Course https://www.markellakaplani.com/videoseries 👥 Join our Circle: www.facebook.com/groups/parenthoodandrelationship/ 🤝 Would you like a more personalized touch? I can offer Parenthood and Relationship Coaching. info@markellakaplani.com www.markellakaplani.com Book an introductory session to explore our chemistry and whether I am the right fit for you: http://tidycal.com/markellakaplani/intro-session
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Sunday Jun 16, 2024
Sunday Jun 16, 2024
Dealing with toddler tantrums can feel overwhelming, but there are gentle, effective strategies to help.
In this episode, we explore:
👉 Understanding the triggers behind an emotional meltdown
👉 The power of self-regulating
👉 Practical tips for calming both yourself and your child
👉 The role of co-regulation in managing tantrums and emotional development
Join me for expert advice on creating a peaceful home environment and nurturing your child’s emotional well-being. If you’ve ever wondered how to deal with toddler tantrums, don’t miss out on the special guide at the end of the episode! 🎙️
🎧 Listen now and leave a review!
⬇️ Download the free guide "Calm Parent, Calm Child"
#GentleParenting #ToddlerTantrums #ParentingTips #SelfRegulation #MindfulParenting
Find the full transcript HERE.
***Resources mentioned in the episode
Get your FREE Calm Parent, Calm Child guide
Go to markellakaplani.com/calmparentcalmchild to download this gentle guide that includes practical strategies to address toddler tantrums and self-reflection prompts to help you learn to self-regulate the next time your child experiences a meltdown.
Go to markellakaplani.com/selfconnectcalendar so that you can get this gentle guide that will help you nurture your relationship with yourself every day with a tiny action that respects your busy schedule and your mental load!!
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Journaling Prompt Questions
- Think about a recent time that your child had a meltdown. What was the situation? How did you feel in that moment? Write down everything that you remember about the incident.
- Identify your triggers. What were the main stressors for you at the time? Were you already feeling stressed or tired? Reflect on how these factors might have influenced your reaction.
- Assess your response. How did you respond to your child's meltdown? Were you able to stay calm or did you feel overwhelmed? Be honest with yourself and try to write without judgment.
- Explore the alternative responses. Let's think about how you might handle a similar situation in the future. What strategies could you use to stay calm and support your child better?
- Self-compassion check-in. Write a few kind words to yourself, acknowledge the challenges that you're facing, and remind yourself that you're doing your best. What can you do to take better care of yourself and manage your stress?
- Set a small goal. Based on your reflections set one small, achievable goal for the next week and commit to it.
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LET'S TAKE OUR RELATIONSHIP TO THE NEXT LEVEL 😉
- Find me on Instagram: @markella.kaplani
- Take the Couple’s Quiz: Is Parenthood Making or Breaking Your Relationship?
markellakaplani.com/couplesquiz
- Join our community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/parenthoodandrelationship/
- Visit my website for resources, quizzes, articles, and more:
markellakaplani.com/
- E-mail me: info@markellakaplani.com
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Markella Kaplani, M.A.
Clinical-Counseling Psychologist
Parenthood & Relationship Coach
Matrescence Coach, Facilitator, & Activist
www.markellakaplani.com
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