Trauma Informed Parenting

The Emotional Algorithm · Oct 16, 2026 · 3m

Welcome to this episode on trauma informed parenting, and the ways our family histories can shape how we respond to our children. Many of us carry patterns we didn’t choose: shutting down during conflict, reacting intensely to a child’s distress, or believing that obedience matters more than connection. Noticing these patterns isn’t about blaming our parents—or ourselves. It’s a chance to understand what’s happening and choose what we want to pass on.

First, it helps to recognize how trauma can travel across generations. Some patterns are learned through relationships: a child watches how…