63. Emotional Regulation Basics: How to Stay Grounded, Even When They Melt Down

Peaceful Christian Parenting | Emotional Regulation, Gentle Parenting, Active Listening, Tantrums, Boundaries · Sep 10, 2026 · 19m

Have you ever known exactly how you wanted to respond to your child’s meltdown… but felt like your own emotions were rising right alongside theirs?

I’ve been there too. 🤍

In this episode, we’re talking about why helping our children regulate their big emotions first begins with learning to care for our own. I’m sharing a recent experience that reminded me just how much our capacity matters, along with three simple things that have made a powerful difference in my own emotional regulation: sleep, creativity, and time with Jesus.

We’ll also talk about practical tools for those moments when you…