Many parents understand the idea of emotional regulation in theory. But in real life, when your child melts down in Target or your teen slams their bedroom door, everything you thought you knew can disappear in the moment. In this episode, Lisa breaks down the four biggest myths about emotional regulation that trip parents up...Read More

When your kid melts down over the wrong cup, weird socks, or turning off the TV, it’s easy to think they’re being dramatic, manipulative, or difficult. But what if big feelings aren’t bad behavior at all? In this episode, Lisa explains the neuroscience behind meltdowns, why your kid’s “upstairs brain” goes offline during big emotions,...Read More

Last week we talked about the gap and the gain. This week we go deeper. There is one emotion that keeps parents stuck in the gap, and that emotion is shame. In this episode, Lisa breaks down the difference between guilt and shame, explains what shame does to your brain, and shows how it quietly...Read More

Have you ever thought, “I should be better at this by now”? In this powerful episode, Lisa introduces the transformative concept of The Gap and The Gain, a mindset shift that can completely change how you see yourself — and your child. Most parents measure themselves against an impossible ideal and constantly feel behind. That’s...Read More

Last week, Lisa introduced co-regulation. This week, she goes deeper. In this episode, Lisa explains the neuroscience behind why co-regulation works and what is actually happening inside your kid’s nervous system when you stay calm during their meltdown. From “borrowed calm” to repair to attunement, you’ll learn how your regulated presence literally builds your kid’s...Read More