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Parenting the Tough StuffAuthor: Wendy Lee Johnson
Parenting the Tough Stuff is the podcast for parents like you who are raising teens and young adults who are struggling. Its your guide to feeling better about being a parent and holding things together when everything feels like its falling apart. Your host, Wendy Lee Johnson, is a certified life coach for parents and mother of 9. In her weekly episodes, she will dive deep into the topics that keep you up at night. Parenting teens in crisis isn't exactly intuitive. What worked in the past may not be the best moving forward. Its time to find the joy in parenting again and get back to feeling like the best version of yourself. Hit follow and get ready to change your life. If you have a question or topic youd like to see covered on the show, send an email to wendyleejohnsoncoaching@gmail.com. If youre interested in actionable strategies delivered straight to your inbox, go to wendyleejohnson.com and sign up for her weekly email. Language: en Genres: Education, Kids & Family, Parenting, Self-Improvement Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Calm Isn’t the Goal: Your Safety Plan Is
Episode 42
Wednesday, 18 December, 2024
Parenting—especially adoptive parenting—is beautiful, messy, exhausting, and overwhelming, often all at the same time. You’re doing the best you can to help your child navigate their big emotions, but here’s the truth: you can’t help them regulate if you’re falling apart. So, what does it mean to stay regulated? And do you have a Safety Plan for yourself so you know what to do for you when things start breaking down? In this episode, I walk you through what regulation really looks like (hint: it’s not about being calm or happy). I also share practical steps for creating your own safety plan—a personal roadmap for recognizing when things are breaking down and how to reset before everything spirals. Because you matter too. Here’s the best part: creating your safety plan doesn’t have to be complicated. I’ve got a list of thoughtful, practical questions to help you get started. If you want me to send them directly to you, just email me with "Safety Plan" in the subject line, and I’ll send you the questions right away! 📧 Email me at: wendyleejohnsoncoaching@gmail.com Taking care of yourself isn’t selfish—it’s necessary. When you have a plan to regulate yourself, you can show up as the steady, safe presence your child needs. Let’s start building your safety plan today!
