Episode 237: How Parents Can Stay Calm and Regulated Through Big Emotions with Dr. Alissa Jerud
/Welcome to another episode of The Balanced Parent Podcast! This week, we’re turning the focus inward — on us as parents, and how we can learn to regulate our own emotions. Because let’s be honest — it’s hard to teach our kids how to handle their big feelings when we’re still figuring out what to do on our own.
I am joined by Dr. Alissa Jerud, a licensed clinical psychologist, a mom of two, author of the book Emotion-Savvy Parenting, and an expert in treating anxiety and emotion regulation challenges. Together, we’ll explore how parents can build the tools and skills needed to stay grounded, even on the toughest days.
Here are the topics we covered:
How parents can handle mistakes with self-compassion and model imperfection for their kids.
How to repair with your child authentically using the ASAP method—authenticity, specificity, accountability, and prevention.
How to regulate emotions in healthy, self-aware ways.
How to shift from trying to control your child to managing your own emotions and responses instead.
How to use acceptance, regulation, and tolerance to manage difficult emotions in parenting.
How to stay regulated by acknowledging emotions without letting them control your parenting or actions.
Practical tools for managing emotions through mindfulness and self-care
Resources:
If you want to learn more about Alissa, visit her website at alissajerud.com and follow her on Instagram @emotionsavvydoc.
Remember, emotional balance means meeting our feelings with compassion, not striving for perfection.