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Become A Calm MamaStop yelling, feel more calm, and show up as the mom you want to be. Author: Darlynn Childress
Become a Calm Mama is a parenting podcast where you learn practical parenting tools and strategies so you can stop yelling, feel more calm, and show up as the mom you want to be. If youre a mom who ends the day feeling guilty about yelling, overwhelmed by your childs big feelings, or unsure how to set limits without losing it, this podcast will help you parent with more calm, confidence, and connection. I know that you dont just want better behavior from your kid. You want to feel capable, confident, and proud of how you parent. The good news is, you dont have to stay stuck in a cycle of yelling, disconnection, and power struggles. Whether youre dealing with toddler meltdowns, sibling fights, school struggles, bedtime battles, teen attitude, or your own guilt after yelling, youll learn how to handle hard moments without losing yourself in the process. Since 2015, Ive taught my Connected Parenting Process to hundreds of moms (and dads!). When you apply this simple process to your tricky parenting moments, your kids behavior improves, your relationship with your child gets better, and youll actually enjoy motherhood (most of the time!). Listen each week for practical strategies so you can stop yelling, become a calm mama, and create the peaceful home you want. Darlynn Childress is the top parenting coach for moms who want to know exactly how to handle misbehavior and create a peaceful home. She is known for her practical strategies and a down to earth understanding of what its really like to be a mom raising kids in the 21st century. Language: en Genres: Education, Kids & Family, Parenting, Self-Improvement Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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Screen Time Battles? Here's How to Set Effective Screen Time Limits for Kids and Devices
Episode 36
Thursday, 10 September, 2026
Screen time battles usually come down to one thing: you don't have a plan, so you're making the same exhausting decision over and over, in the moment, while your kid is asking (again).The fix is to decide your rules in advance - which devices, what content, when, and for how long - based on what your kid actually needs rather than an arbitrary time limit. Then, use the Limit Setting Formula to communicate the plan: tell your kid what they can have, and the condition they need to meet to get it. Hold the limit, even through the meltdown that follows.Between the frustration that you're dealing with constant requests and decisions, confusion, and conflicting information, it’s no wonder you’re overwhelmed. There’s a lot of mental and emotional stuff going on - and it’s just one small piece of parenting. Today, I’m sharing best practices and how to create a tech plan for your own family. You’ll Learn:The 4 tech decisions you need to make When to allow screens (and why school days are the easiest thing to make a blanket rule)A simple, logical way to determine how much screen time your kid getsWhat to do when your kid melts down or won't turn it offHow to create your family’s tech and screen time planRead the full blog post here.---------------------------------Related Episodes:Episode 129: Screen Free MindsetEpisode 67: Screen Time StrategiesFree Resources:Common Sense MediaGet your copy of the Stop Yelling Toolkit!In this free guide you’ll discover:✨ A simple tool to stop yelling once you’ve started (This one thing will get you calm.)✨ 40 things to do instead of yelling. (You only need to pick one!)✨ Exactly why you yell. (And how to stop yourself from starting.)✨A script to say to your kids when you yell. (So they don't follow you around!)Download the Stop Yelling Toolkit hereConnect With Darlynn:Book a complimentary session with DarlynnLearn about the different parenting programs at www.calmmamacoaching.comFollow me on Instagram @darlynnchildress for daily tipsRate and review the podcast on Itunes
