This episode is part of our December Calm & Connection Toolkit - four of our most downloaded episodes designed to help you find peace through the holiday chaos. Whether you’re brand new to this podcast or revisiting these essential tools, this series will help you understand your nervous system, your triggers, and your child’s developing brain during one of the most stressful times of the year.What happens when your child is melting down… and your nervous system decides to join them? In this powerful episode, Lisa shares real-life stories, neuroscience-backed insights, and go-to tools for calming yourself when your child’s behavior sets off alarm bells inside you. You’ll walk away with practical techniques to regulate in the moment, repair after a blow-up, and parent from a place of connection—even on the hardest days.What You'll Learn:Why your nervous system gets activated when your child melts down—and how to notice it soonerThe real reason your triggers aren’t flaws (and what to do with them instead)Four go-to regulation tools you can use in under 30 secondsHow to co-regulate without abandoning yourselfWhat to say to repair with your child after a dysregulation spiralHow to build a daily practice of self-awareness that leads to more peace at homeWhat if your child actually listened the first time… without yelling, punishments, or power struggles?Join parenting coach Lisa Smith for a FREE 90-minute live class to learn how to discipline your strong-willed child without damaging your relationship—or their self-esteem.Register today: https://thepeacefulparent.com/class