Licensed marriage and family therapist Dr. Cassidy Freitas joins Kristie and Felicia to unpack everything on co-regulation in parenting. Dr. Freitas breaks down advice like how a parent's calm presence can regulate a child's nervous system, and the crucial difference between gentle parenting and permissiveness.

Some takeaways:

• What it means to be a calm anchor for your child's nervous system
• The crucial difference between gentle parenting and permissive parenting
• Why understanding your own triggers is the first step to co-regulation
• The power of "repairing" after conflict to build a stronger connection

Book Mentioned: Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers

Resource for Teachers in early childhood education: Teaching through Emotions.

Connect with Dr. Cassidy:

• Cassidy's Website
• Listen to Holding Space Podcast
• Subscribe to Cassidy's Substack
• Follow Cassidy on Instagram
• The Crafted Practice and The Established Therapist Toolkit

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