Anger Management for Moms: 4 Science-Backed Strategies That Work | EP 105
About this episode
Natalie McCabe discusses the science behind anger in moms and children, offering four strategies to manage these emotions effectively.
Mom rage & kids' anger — Your kid's anger isn't the problem. Here's what actually is. Mom anger and kids' meltdowns are two sides of the same coin — and most parenting advice gets both completely wrong. If you've ever lost it with your kids and spent the rest of the night swimming in shame, this episode is the lifeline you didn't know you needed. Natalie unpacks the real science behind anger (yours and theirs) and hands you 4 frameworks that will literally change how you see those blow-up moments. WHAT'S INSIDE THIS EPISODE: Discover why your kid's anger is actually a protective signal — not a behavior problem to squash Learn about FAST Thoughts (First Automatic Skewed Thoughts) and why you're never really reacting to what you think you are Understand co-regulation: why your child's meltdown cannot be calmed if you're not regulated first Break free from 'shoulding' on your kids — and shift from blame to skill-building in one sentence Hear Natalie's raw personal story about a marriage counseling session that changed how she understood her own anger forever WHY THIS MATTERS TO YOU: You know that feeling — it's 6:47pm, someone's crying over the wrong-colored cup, someone else…
People in this episode
Host: Natalie McCabe
Topics covered
- anger management
- parenting
- emotional regulation
- mom rage
- child behavior
Keywords
- anger management
- mom rage
- child meltdowns
- co-regulation
- parenting strategies
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