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How To Stay Calm During Tantrums

August 3, 2026 · 19 min

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Jess dives into the very real and exhausting challenge of staying calm during your child's tantrums. We explore the unspoken truth about parental burnout, especially for parents whose nervous systems are triggered by yelling due to their own childhood trauma. Tune in to gain actionable strategies that will help you regulate your own emotions, reconnect with your toddler, and realize that you are absolutely not alone in the chaos of parenting!


Want to hear more? Check out these episodes Jess mentions during this discussion:

Self-Care For Burnt-Out Parents with Dr. Pooja Lakshmin

How Can I Reduce My Anger and Annoyance As A Highly Sensitive Parent?


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Credits:

Editing by The Pod Cabin

Artwork by Wallflower Studio

Production by Nurtured First



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