Keeping Moms Real

In this episode, I share the moment I finally understood that my anger wasn’t about my child... We’re talking burnout, survival mode, nervous system overload, and why the smallest things feel like the last straw when your cup is empty.You’ll learn what’s actually happening in your brain when you snap, why it’s not your fault, and simple tools that help you reset in the middle of the chaos.••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••­­­••••••••••✨ Join The Family — my free community for real moms who want to parent with more calm, connection, and confidence.→ https://www.skool.com/keepingmomsreal🎁 Want a free taste of 1:1 coaching?Book a Free 30-Min Coaching Session to get clarity, support, and practical tools you can use today.→ https://calendly.com/karenchirivi/discovery-call••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••­­­••••••••••❤️ Learn more👇→ https://www.skool.com/keepingmomsreal❤️ Don't Forget To Subscribe 👇https://www.youtube.com/c/keepingmomsreal❤️ Instagram 👇https://www.instagram.com/keepingmomsreal❤️ TikTok 👇https://www.tiktok.com/@keepingmomsreal••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••­­­••••••••••❤️ Related Studies & Articles You May Find Helpful:→ American Psychological Association — Stress in America Report: https://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/stressStress signalling pathways that impair prefrontal cortex structure and function: https://www.nature.com/articles/nrn2648→ Mindfulness-Based Childbirth and Parenting Education: Promoting Family Mindfulness During the Perinatal Period: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10826-009-9313-7 → How Gratitude Changes You and Your Brain: https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/how_gratitude_changes_you_and_your_brain → Parenting in America Today. Mental health concerns top the list of worries for parents; most say being a parent is harder than they expected: https://www.pewresearch.org/social-trends/2023/01/24/parenting-in-america-today/ → The polyvagal theory: New insights into adaptive reactions of the autonomic nervous system: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3108032/ → Harvard Health — Understanding the Stress Response: https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/understanding-the-stress-response→ The Effects of Sleep Loss on Medical Residents' Emotional Reactions to Work Events: a Cognitive-Energy Model: https://academic.oup.com/sleep/article-abstract/28/1/47/2696716?redirectedFrom=fulltext&login=false→ Putting Feelings Into Words: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1111/j.1467-9280.2007.01916.x ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••­­­••••••••••DISCLAIMERS:- Some links may be affiliate links — at no extra cost to you.- My content is educational and based on my personal experience; it’s not a substitute for professional advice.- You assume all responsibility for actions taken based on anything you learn from Keeping Moms Real.#momlife #positivediscipline #gentleparenting

Tired of every meal, bedtime, or “no” turning into a battle? You’re not alone—I’ve been there too. In this video, I’m sharing 5 Positive Discipline tricks that helped me avoid power struggles instantly. These simple shifts (like offering choices, using fewer words, and letting go of the need to “win”) transformed the way I parent and created more peace at home.💛 Join The Family - Our Private CommunityImagine having a space where motherhood doesn’t feel so heavy — where you’re surrounded by moms who get it, and supported with tools that actually help. Inside The Family, we talk about emotional balance, gentle parenting, mindset growth, and real self-care — the kind that lasts. If you’ve been craving connection and calm… this is your invitation. 💛👉 Join The Family: https://bit.ly/4okBSqh🌿 Let’s Stay ConnectedInstagram → @keepingmomsrealTikTok → @keepingmomsrealYouTube → Keeping Moms Real⚠️ DisclaimerI’m a mom sharing what’s worked for me. The ideas discussed here are for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not replace advice from a qualified professional. You assume all risks for how you use the information shared.Some links may be affiliate links at no extra cost to you — thank you for supporting this work so I can continue creating free content for moms like you.

I’ll never forget the day my daughter had one of those tantrums — the kind that feels like it’s never going to end. Nothing I said or did worked, and I felt completely helpless. Then, a simple sentence popped into my head that completely changed how I handle those moments.So, if you’re tired of feeling triggered, overwhelmed, and unsure how to respond, this mindset shift can be your lifeline in the heat of the moment.💛 Join The Family - Our Private CommunityImagine having a space where motherhood doesn’t feel so heavy — where you’re surrounded by moms who get it, and supported with tools that actually help. Inside The Family, we talk about emotional balance, gentle parenting, mindset growth, and real self-care — the kind that lasts. If you’ve been craving connection and calm… this is your invitation. 💛👉 Join The Family: https://bit.ly/4okBSqh🌿 Let’s Stay ConnectedInstagram → @keepingmomsrealTikTok → @keepingmomsrealYouTube → Keeping Moms Real⚠️ DisclaimerI’m a mom sharing what’s worked for me. The ideas discussed here are for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not replace advice from a qualified professional. You assume all risks for how you use the information shared.Some links may be affiliate links at no extra cost to you — thank you for supporting this work so I can continue creating free content for moms like you.

Motherhood isn’t meant to be perfect — it’s meant to be real.Welcome to Keeping Moms Real — a soft landing for overwhelmed moms.Hosted by Karen Chirivi, a Positive Discipline educator and mindset coach, this channel is your space to breathe, reconnect, and remember that being a “good mom” isn’t about doing it all — it’s about doing what matters.💛 Join The Family - Our Private CommunityImagine having a space where motherhood doesn’t feel so heavy — where you’re surrounded by moms who get it, and supported with tools that actually help. Inside The Family, we talk about emotional balance, gentle parenting, mindset growth, and real self-care — the kind that lasts. If you’ve been craving connection and calm… this is your invitation. 💛👉 Join The Family: https://bit.ly/4okBSqh🌿 Let’s Stay ConnectedInstagram → @keepingmomsrealTikTok → @keepingmomsrealYouTube → Keeping Moms Real⚠️ DisclaimerI’m a mom sharing what’s worked for me. The ideas discussed here are for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not replace advice from a qualified professional. You assume all risks for how you use the information shared.Some links may be affiliate links at no extra cost to you — thank you for supporting this work so I can continue creating free content for moms like you.