Your Parenting Long Game

Episode 367: When You Know How You Want to Respond... But Just Can't Do It

Most parents don't realize that the hardest moments aren't hard because you don't know what to do... They're hard because your child's behavior is directly impacting your energy, your time, or your sanity. In this episode, I'll break down why that matters more than you think, and how to reclaim your sense of control without needing your child to change first. In this episode, you'll hear: * The hidden ways your child's behavior affects your ability to stay regulated * Why struggling in these moments doesn't mean you're doing anything wrong * The simple 3-step process that helps you feel more grounded and effective * How to support your child's needs and your own so things start to shift more quickly -- Live Planning Session: When Emotions Control Your Home: Build Your Plan That Finally Brings Peace [https://rachel-bailey.thrivecart.com/when-emotions-control-your-home/] Free resources to support you as you're raising children with big emotions [https://resources.rachel-bailey.com/] Work with Rachel [https://rachel-bailey.com/work-with-rachel/]

Episode 366: Notice What You ARE Doing (Use This Checklist)

YOU rarely get acknowledged for the emotional load you carry, especially when raising kids with big feelings. In this episode, I'm going to point out some of the things you likely do — even if you don't notice them, and even if you don't do them perfectly! In this episode, you'll hear: * A piece of the invisible emotional load you carry that rarely gets noticed * How your imperfect effort strengthens your child's confidence and safety * What your child would thank you for if they had the words * A simple way to finally give yourself credit for the things you do that truly matter -- The checklist: Notice what you're doing [https://rachel-bailey.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/YPLG-Episode-366-Handout.pdf] Free resources to support you as you're raising children with big emotions [https://resources.rachel-bailey.com/] Work with Rachel [https://rachel-bailey.com/work-with-rachel]

Episode 365: Stop Micronagging

https://rachel-bailey.com/365It's incredibly exhausting to feel like a broken record, constantly reminding your kids to get ready, start homework, or get off of their device. And these constant reminders, or "micronags," can reduce your influence and impact your relationship. Fortunately, there is another way to motivate more responsible behavior. In this episode, you'll learn: * Why micronagging becomes the default, even when we don't want to do it * The real reason kids don't follow through the first time, and why it isn't defiance * Three practical steps to replace reminders with systems that actually work -- Free resources to support you as you're raising children with big emotions [https://resources.rachel-bailey.com/] Work with Rachel [https://rachel-bailey.com/work-with-rachel]

Episode 364: When Your Child Is Disrespectful... Say Less

When your child rolls their eyes, snaps "You're so annoying," or yells "Whatever!", it's natural to jump in with, "Don't talk to me that way!" or "That's unacceptable." You want to teach them to be respectful... but those reactions usually only make situations worse. In fact, the best thing to do when your child is disrespectful is to do less. In this episode, you'll learn: * Why doing less is not "letting them get away with it" and not the same as being weak, passive or permissive * How to stay grounded and model regulation instead of reacting to your child's Yuck with your own * When and how to address disrespect so that your child learns that it's not acceptable... and so they can actually respond differently in the future -- Free resources to support you as you're raising children with big emotions [https://resources.rachel-bailey.com/] Work with Rachel [https://rachel-bailey.com/work-with-rachel]

Episode 363: How We Often Prevent Children's Growth (And How to Fix It)

As parents, so many of our decisions in the moment are focused on keeping the peace, calming the meltdown, protecting our nerves. But while that might reduce drama in the short term, it often prevents our children from developing the confidence and resilience they need for long-term success. In this episode, you'll learn why discomfort is essential for growth and how to respond in those hard moments without rescuing, over-explaining, or giving in. In this episode, you'll learn: * The hidden ways we unintentionally block our child's resilience by avoiding discomfort * Why discomfort is not dangerous, but necessary, for developing confidence and emotional strength * A new way to respond when your child is upset, frustrated, or overwhelmed so they learn "I can handle hard things" -- Free resources to support you as you're raising children with big emotions [https://resources.rachel-bailey.com/] Work with Rachel [https://rachel-bailey.com/work-with-rachel]