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Episode 54

How to Parent Without Screwing Up Your Kids (Too Much) with Gwenna Laithland

June 18, 2024 37 min
Calm the Chaos Parenting Podcast
Calm the Chaos Parenting How to Parent Without Screwing Up Your Kids (Too Much) with Gwenna Laithland
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In this episode, Dayna Abraham chats with Gwenna Laithland, the hilarious and insightful author of Momma Cusses and TikTok sensation. Gwenna shares her personal journey from feeling overwhelmed and frustrated to becoming a responsive parenting advocate. They discuss the realities of parenting, the importance of handling big emotions, and practical strategies to improve parent-child relationships—all while keeping your sense of humor.

In This Episode

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Gwenna's Turning Point

: Gwenna shares a powerful and relatable story about a moment of realization that led her to change her parenting approach. She discusses her transformative moment and the search for relatable resources that helped her along the way.

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Navigating Early Parenting and Survival Mode

: Gwenna discusses her initial years as a parent, dealing with survival mode, and the challenges of having a newborn, highlighting how she managed those early struggles.

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Mindset Shifts

: The importance of moving past labels like "gentle parenting" and embracing a style that fits your family's unique needs, and how these mindset shifts can transform your parenting approach.

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Handling Big Emotions

: Gwenna explains the Big Feels Loop De Loop, a method for recognizing, regulating, and reasoning through big emotions. She provides practical tips for handling these big emotions effectively.

22:00
Co-Regulation and Personal Strategies

: Various co-regulation techniques and personal stories that illustrate practical applications, demonstrating how to help children manage their emotions through co-regulation.

29:00
Critiquing Traditional Advice

: Gwenna addresses common criticisms and misconceptions about modern parenting techniques with her trademark humor, offering a fresh perspective on traditional advice.

Resources Mentioned

  • Momma Cusses by Gwenna Laithland — : Available at local bookstores and bookshop.org
  • Gwenna Laithland on TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook: @MommaCusses
  • For more insights, strategies, and support, join our Calm the Chaos community and check out our upcoming workshops.
  • Check out my Social:
  • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CalmTheChaosParenting
  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/calmthechaosparenting/
  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/calmthechaosparenting

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