Episode 29: After-School Meltdowns - How to Help Kids Regulate From Pickup to Dinner time
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If weeknights feel like one long meltdown—from the car ride home to bedtime—you’re not alone. In this episode of Emotions with Ease, emotional wellness coach Jami Glenn sits down with Kristin Harrington, occupational therapist and mom of two, to talk through practical, body-based tools to help kids regulate after school—without shame, power struggles, or unrealistic expectations. 👉 New here? Grab my ⏱ Timestamps 0:00 – Welcome + why after-school regulation matters 3:00 – Why kids fall apart after school 6:30 – What to do right at pickup (car tools that help) 10:45 –...
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Episode 28: Why Logic Doesn't Work During Meltdowns (and what to do instead)
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If you’ve ever tried to explain your way out of a meltdown and watched it get worse… this episode is for you. In this episode of Emotions with Ease, emotional wellness coach Jami Glenn explains why logic doesn’t land during meltdowns, what’s actually happening in your child’s brain and body, and how to bring calm back online using one simple tool, one tip, and one script you can use right away. 👉 New here? Grab my . ⏱ Timestamps 0:00 – Welcome + what this episode covers 2:30 – Why explaining makes meltdowns worse 5:45 – What’s happening in the brain during a...
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Episode 27: The Wise Owl Brain and Your Child: Tools for Calmer Days and Fewer Power Struggles
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If your child seems more regulated everywhere except at home, this episode is for you. In this episode of Emotions with Ease, emotional wellness coach Jami Glenn explains what the Wise Owl Brain is, why it goes offline so easily, and how to support it in everyday parenting moments—without lectures or power struggles. 👉 New here? Grab my ⏱ Timestamps 0:00 – Welcome + why this topic matters 2:15 – Why kids fall apart at home 5:40 – What the Wise Owl Brain is 9:30 – Why logic doesn’t work during meltdowns 12:10 – The Wise Owl Check (parent tool) 16:45 – Building...
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Episode 26: January Reset for Moms- Regulating Before Reacting
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🎙 Episode 26: The January Reset for Moms — Regulating Before You React January is supposed to feel like a fresh start—but for most moms, it actually feels exhausting. In this episode of Emotions with Ease, emotional wellness coach Jami Glenn shares a gentler way to reset: by regulating your nervous system before you react. No life overhaul. No added routines. Just small, doable moments that create more calm and connection at home. You’ll hear: Why “calm kids” actually starts with a regulated mom A 20-second reset you can use in the moment to slow reactivity Simple January...
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Episode 25: What Actually Helps Kids Move Through Big Emotions (According to a Real Kid)
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In this episode of Emotions with Ease, Jami Glenn invites listeners into a real, honest conversation with her daughter about big emotions—especially anger—and what truly helps kids move through them. No expert jargon. No perfectly polished parenting moments. Just a child’s perspective on what feels supportive (and what doesn’t) when emotions run high. Jami’s daughter shares that when anger shows up, she often goes to her room—but she doesn’t want to be alone. What helps most is when her parents come into the room, sit with her, and simply listen. Not fixing. Not rushing. Just...
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Episode 24: A Simple Family Gratitude Practice That Actually Works (And Why We’re Bringing It Back in 2026)
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As the new year approaches, many families start asking the same questions: What do we want more of? What do we want less of? And how do we actually make that happen without adding one more thing to our already-full plates? In today’s short and practical episode, Jami shares one simple gratitude practice her family is intentionally adding back into their emotional wellness toolbox in 2026—and why this version of gratitude actually works. (And no, this is not the “be thankful and stop crying” kind of gratitude. We don’t do emotional bypassing around here.) You’ll hear how to build...
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Episode 23: Emotional Regulation Tools for Kids (When You’re Stuck Inside)
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Christmas break is magical… and also a lot. Cold weather, packed schedules, sibling conflict, and nowhere to burn off energy can turn emotions big fast. In this short, cozy episode of Emotions with Ease, I’m joined by a very special guest — our daughter— to share real, kid-approved tools for emotional regulation when going outside isn’t an option. These are simple, practical strategies we actually use in our home to help kids move through big feelings and return to calm — without yelling, screens as the only solution, or pretending emotions don’t exist. Resources...
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Episode 22 Spiritual Formation for Families (Without the Guilt): Helping Kids Grow in Faith During the Christmas Chaos
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Christmas is supposed to be meaningful… But sometimes it just feels loud, fast, and one school party away from tears (yours or theirs). In this episode of Emotions with Ease, I’m joined by my dear friend, mentor, and spiritual formation expert Jennifer Freeman to talk about what spiritual formation for families actually looks like in real life—beyond church attendance, Bible reading plans, or adding one more thing to your plate. We talk about integration over perfection, how emotional wellness and faith overlap, and simple, practical ways to help kids experience God as safe, present, and...
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Episode 21: How to Find Mom Community: Building Real Friendships & Support in Motherhood
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Motherhood can feel so isolating… even when you technically “have friends.” In this episode of Emotions with Ease, I sit down with my friend Christina Carpenter—coach, conference host, community-builder, and all-around connector of women—to talk about what real, life-giving mom community actually looks like (and how to find it without adding more guilt to your plate). We talk about: Why some friendships still feel lonely How to define what you want from community What to do if your “well feels dry” and you’re starting from empty How to show up for struggling friends in...
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Episode 20: Create Family Values to Keep the Peace at Home
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If you’re tired of feeling out of sync—different expectations, different discipline styles, different priorities—this is your moment. Join us for the , our last workshop of the year. ✨ Grab the free for calm mornings and confident kids! Come hang out with me on Instagram for more tools like this! Ever look up and think, “How did we get here?” That, my friend, is called missional drift—and every family experiences it when life gets busy, schedules get wild, and you’re parenting on autopilot. In today’s episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes of...
info_outlineCalming Anxious Kids: Tools from a Pro (with Kaitlyn Torres)
Is your child’s “stomachache” really worry in disguise? Or maybe their irritability is more than just a bad mood? In this episode of Emotions with Ease, I sit down with my friend Kaitlyn Torres, APCC, a child and teen anxiety specialist, to unpack the everyday signs of anxiety—and how parents can respond with calm confidence.
Kaitlyn is a San Diego-based therapist (and mom of two!) who brings warmth, humor, and seriously practical tools. We cover everything from “frequent flyers” to the school nurse, to what to say in the middle of an anxious spiral, to how parents’ own anxiety plays into the mix.
Whether you’re parenting a worrier or just want to strengthen emotional wellness in your family, this conversation is packed with lightbulb moments.
Episode Highlights & Timestamps
[00:00] Welcome & Introduction
Why I invited Caitlyn on the show and her passion for helping kids with anxiety and ADHD.
[05:04] Surprising Signs of Anxiety
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Irritability as a hidden anxiety symptom
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Avoidance (sports, school, social events)
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Headaches, stomachaches, muscle tension
[08:28] When Parents Are Anxious Too
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Why anxious parents often over-accommodate
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How your own childhood anxiety shapes your parenting today
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Shifting from “fixing” to helping kids build tolerance
[12:28] What an “Anxious Spiral” Looks Like
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The difference between externalizing (meltdowns) and internalizing (shut down) behavior
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How to respond when your child is spiraling
[19:29] The Power of Co-Regulation
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Why your calm is step one
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“Be the thermostat, not the thermometer”
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Why logic doesn’t work in the heat of the moment
[22:21] Avoiding Over-Dependence
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Spotting and praising bravery in everyday life
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Using the Support Statement (Empathy + Confidence)
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Why parents should “say it, then stop talking”
[28:25] Everyday Routines That Calm Anxiety
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Anchor points (like nightly reading)
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Modeling your own self-talk around stress
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Building silliness and playfulness into the day
[34:19] The Goal Isn’t to Eliminate Anxiety
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Helping kids learn to tolerate discomfort
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Why tolerating anxiety builds resilience for life
[36:12] Kaitlyn’s Personal Shares
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The emotion she gets stuck in as a mom
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Her go-to regulation tool right now (hint: sometimes it’s watching a fun show guilt-free!)
Key Takeaways
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Anxiety in kids often shows up as irritability, avoidance, or stomachaches, not just panic attacks.
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Parents with their own anxiety may over-accommodate—try shifting toward helping kids tolerate discomfort instead of removing it.
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In the middle of an anxious spiral, don’t try to reason—regulate yourself first, then co-regulate with your child.
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Use a simple Support Statement: “It makes sense you feel nervous… and I’m confident you can handle this.” Then stop talking and let it land.
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Create anchor points in your day—like reading together or dancing in the kitchen—that bring predictability and joy.
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Remember: the goal isn’t to erase anxiety, but to help kids grow the confidence to handle it.
Resources Mentioned
📖 Breaking Free from Childhood Anxiety and OCD by Eli Lebowitz
👉 Follow Kaitlyn on Instagram: @kaitlyntorrestherapy
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