Your Parenting Long Game

It’s natural to want to help a child when you see that they’re upset. But sometimes our attempts to soothe their big feelings and calm them down actually makes things worse, leaving us feeling confused and helpless. Ironically, doing less in those situations – not saying much! – actually does more to make the situation better.   In this episode, you’ll learn:  * What happens when we do and don’t try to make our child feel better  * How to handle a child who questions why we’re not doing more  * How this simple strategy sets kids up to be more resilient in the long run --  FREE RESOURCE: How to help someone when they're "in Yuck" (on the Yuck Curve) [https://rachel-bailey.com/yuck-curve] Join Rachel’s Facebook group [https://www.facebook.com/groups/RachelBailey/]

This week, I’m doing something a little different: Instead of picking the topic myself, I’m answering parents’ questions. These questions demonstrate challenges that many of us face behind closed doors — and I’m sharing practical ways to handle them with more confidence and calm. In this episode, you’ll learn:  * How to respond to two specific situations as a connected and confident Leader Parent  * What to do when children respond negatively to positive feedback * Why kids with big emotions frequently complain of being bored but resist any suggestion you make  -- FREE RESOURCE: How to raise children with big emotions with HEALTHY SELF ESTEEM [https://rachel-bailey.com/self-esteem] Join Rachel’s Facebook group [https://www.facebook.com/groups/RachelBailey/]

When we’re raising children with big emotions, it can be exhausting trying to handle their behavior, moods, and attitudes along with everything else on our to-do list. Sometimes we lose our cool and say things that we regret… Other times, we find ourselves being too permissive just to avoid a meltdown. However, one simple phrase can help you find a consistent balance and become a more powerful positive influence, even in the hard moments! In this episode, you’ll learn:  * How to balance connection and confidence, so your kids want to follow your lead * How to use this phrase in a variety of situations (with real-life examples) * The long-term effects of this approach, including how it affects them and how it affects you!  --  FREE RESOURCE: How to raise children with big emotions with HEALTHY SELF ESTEEM [https://rachel-bailey.com/self-esteem] Join Rachel’s Facebook group [https://www.facebook.com/groups/RachelBailey/] The Leadership Parenting Academy and Success Lab [https://rachel-bailey.com/join/]

When we’re raising kids with big emotions, we often learn how to navigate their behavior, moods, and attitudes to avoid meltdowns and dramatic moments. But sometimes, even when we’re doing everything “right,” our children’s behavior can throw us a curveball --  crying for seemingly no reason, refusing to do something they wanted to do, or getting disproportionately angry over a small inconvenience. These situations can leave us frustrated, confused, and powerless to help. In this episode, you’ll learn:  * What we need to understand about our kids’ confusing behavior  * Why specific reactions often make them more upset * How to spend less energy addressing frustrating and confusing behavior  -- FREE EVENT: "The Negativity Reset" for a more positive summer (no live participation required) [https://rachel-bailey.com/negativity-reset/] Join Rachel’s Facebook group [https://www.facebook.com/groups/RachelBailey/] The Leadership Parenting Academy and Success Lab [https://rachel-bailey.com/join/]

Many kids with big emotions seem to default to negativity—even after a day full of fun and connection. When we witness their lack of positivity, we often think things like, “Why can’t they just be happy?” or “Why are they acting so spoiled?” We feel frustrated that their mood can derail the whole family’s energy, and we feel helpless to do anything about it. But we are not helpless!  In this episode, you’ll learn: * Exactly kids focus on what went wrong, even when so much went right * How we keep ourselves stuck in a cycle of negativity – and a simple way to break free * A quick plan that takes less energy and helps you respond with calm leadership when the negativity shows up Plus, you’ll hear more about a free event, The Negativity Reset, where you’ll learn exactly how to respond when your child is stuck in a negative loop—without rescuing, overexplaining, or letting it ruin your summer. -- FREE EVENT: "The Negativity Reset" for a more positive summer (no live participation required) [https://rachel-bailey.com/negativity-reset/] Join Rachel’s Facebook group [https://www.facebook.com/groups/RachelBailey/] The Leadership Parenting Academy and Success Lab [https://rachel-bailey.com/join/]