Your Parenting Long Game

Episode 378: When You Say No and Your Child Keeps Pushing

When your child keeps arguing after you've already said no, it can feel exhausting and personal. You've explained your reasoning, you've made a thoughtful decision… and yet they keep pushing. It's easy to interpret that as disrespect or manipulation. But what's actually happening in those moments is less about defiance than you think. In this episode, you'll hear: • Why kids continue to argue even when they already know the answer (and why it's not just about trying to change your mind) • A steadier, more effective approach that allows your child to regulate while you hold your boundary • How these moments are really opportunities to build your child's ability to tolerate discomfort so the arguing decreases over time -- FREE: Does your child have a narrow zone of tolerance? [https://tally.so/r/Gxrr0L] Talk to Rachel about getting support [https://rachel-bailey.com/work-with-rachel/]

Episode 377: Should There Be a Consequence for Big Reactions?

When kids say or do things that feel rude or disrespectful in the middle of a big reaction, it can leave you feeling stuck: Part of you knows they're overwhelmed, but another part is thinking, "I can't just let this go." That tension is real. And it makes sense, especially if you were raised to believe that every negative behavior needs a consequence. But what looks like "bad behavior" in these moments is often something deeper....and responding only to the behavior can miss the actual problem. In this episode, you'll hear: • Why your instinct to give a consequence makes sense, but often backfires • What's really happening for your child in those intense moments • A more effective way to respond that helps your child take responsibility and build the skills they need to handle these moments differently next time FREE: Does your child have a narrow zone of tolerance? [https://tally.so/r/Gxrr0L] Talk to Rachel about getting support [https://rachel-bailey.com/work-with-rachel/]

Episode 376: When Your Child Says "Stop Yelling at Me!" When You're Not Even Yelling

Sometimes our kids react as if we're being harsh, saying things like "stop yelling at me"... even when you're not yelling at all! When that happens, it can feel confusing, frustrating, and even discouraging. But what looks like an illogical reaction is often not even about what you're saying (or how you're saying it). Instead, it's about what's going on for the child. In this episode, you'll hear: • Why kids with big emotions are likely to interpret neutral or helpful input as criticism or pressure • Why our automatic reactions make sense, but don't work • The simple way to respond differently in the moment so that things defuse more quickly (and you build long-term resilience) -- FREE: Does your child have a narrow zone of tolerance? [https://tally.so/r/Gxrr0L] Talk to Rachel about getting support [https://rachel-bailey.com/work-with-rachel/]

Episode 375: When You Try to Do Something Fun With Your Child... and It Goes Downhill

When a fun moment unexpectedly turns into a child's unhappiness or even rude behavior, it can leave us feeling confused, frustrated, and even a little defeated. But what looks like an "overreaction" is often the result of a child's nervous system quietly working overtime... and we weren't aware of it! In this episode, you'll hear: • What's really happening beneath the surface when kids go from excited to unhappy so quickly • How repeated moments like this can shape the way children see themselves (as "too much" or incapable) • Simple ways to reduce these reactions -- FREE: Does your child have a narrow zone of tolerance? [https://tally.so/r/Gxrr0L] Talk to Rachel about getting support [https://rachel-bailey.com/work-with-rachel/]

Episode 374: When Multiple Family Members Get Triggered Easily

When a household feels like it's constantly one reaction setting off another, it can seem like everyone is triggering everyone else. But what looks like chaos on the surface is often a chain reaction happening inside each person's nervous system. In this episode, you'll hear: • Why emotional escalations in families happen • How these interactions can slowly erode both a child's confidence and a parent's belief in themselves • What actually helps break the cycle -- FREE: Does your child have a narrow zone of tolerance? [https://tally.so/r/Gxrr0L] Talk to Rachel about getting support [https://rachel-bailey.com/work-with-rachel/]