Listen "Calm Your Farm - The 5 Minute Rule That Changed My Parenting Forever"
Episode Synopsis
Your kids are literally copying your emotional reactions through mirror neurons, and most parents don't even realise it.
In this episode, we break down the "Calm Your Farm" method that's helping thousands of families stop the chaos cycle.
⏰ TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Why "Calm Your Farm" isn't about being perfect
03:15 - Mirror neurons: The science behind why kids copy us
08:42 - The 5-minute rule that saves family fights
12:30 - "If it's hysterical, it's historical" - healing while parenting
18:45 - Connection vs Control: The game-changing question
🔑 KEY TAKEAWAYS:
✅ Your emotional regulation directly impacts your child's development
✅ Big emotions are communication, not problems to fix
✅ The opposite of chaos isn't calm - it's connection to yourself
✅ Change "but" to "because" when validating emotions
💡 PRACTICAL TOOLS:
- The mirror test for parents
- 5-minute reset strategy
- Body language awareness checklist
- Emotion coaching framework
#ParentingTips #EmotionalRegulation #ParentingHacks #FamilyLife #ParentingAdvice #ChristianParenting #MomLife #DadLife #ParentingPodcast
In this episode, we break down the "Calm Your Farm" method that's helping thousands of families stop the chaos cycle.
⏰ TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Why "Calm Your Farm" isn't about being perfect
03:15 - Mirror neurons: The science behind why kids copy us
08:42 - The 5-minute rule that saves family fights
12:30 - "If it's hysterical, it's historical" - healing while parenting
18:45 - Connection vs Control: The game-changing question
🔑 KEY TAKEAWAYS:
✅ Your emotional regulation directly impacts your child's development
✅ Big emotions are communication, not problems to fix
✅ The opposite of chaos isn't calm - it's connection to yourself
✅ Change "but" to "because" when validating emotions
💡 PRACTICAL TOOLS:
- The mirror test for parents
- 5-minute reset strategy
- Body language awareness checklist
- Emotion coaching framework
#ParentingTips #EmotionalRegulation #ParentingHacks #FamilyLife #ParentingAdvice #ChristianParenting #MomLife #DadLife #ParentingPodcast
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