Kids & Family
Even the emotional regulation coach still has big emotions too.
In this episode, Jessica shares a very real parenting moment with her toddler, Korbin. After several late nights working and an overtired little one biting and jumping for attention, Jessica found herself overwhelmed and not showing up as her favorite self.
Instead of blaming her toddler or pushing the feelings down, she modeled something powerful, taking responsibility for her emotions and asking her child for help.
What happened next was a surprisingly tender moment that shows just how capable young children are of empathy and connection when we invite them into it.
This episode is a reminder for every Calm & Colorful Mama that:
- You are human
- You will have moments where you feel overwhelmed
- And those moments can still become beautiful teaching opportunities
If you've ever snapped, cried, or felt like you weren't the mama you wanted to be that day, this conversation will remind you that you're not alone.
Sometimes the most powerful parenting moments come when we simply say,
"I'm not my favorite self right now."
Have a calm and colorful day.