Question from a parent: how do I best work with my child when they're talking back, being sassy, getting loud, or using all the naughty language?

Yes, it can be so incredibly hard to stay calm when things escalate.

Here are 9 practical, regulation-based strategies to help you respond without escalating, yelling, or creating ongoing power struggles.

Over time, these tools help children learn emotional regulation, communication skills, and self-advocacy that will serve them well into adulthood.

If you’re parenting a sensitive, strong-willed, or neurodivergent child - or if you’re simply trying to parent with more calm and connection - we see you! You got this!