134. Parent Interview: Supporting our kids through challenges

134. Parent Interview: Supporting our kids through challenges

From ResponseABLE Parenting by Becky Jennings

February 23, 2026 · 35 min

About this episode

In this episode, Becky interviews Emilee about parenting challenges after the birth of her third child and strategies for supporting strong-willed and sensitive kids.

In this episode, I interview Emilee, a mom of 3 navigating how to parent after a whirlwind of chaos that ensued minutes after the birth of her 3rd child. We talk about how to meet our children where they are at emotionally in the face of uncertainty and fear. We talk about how to work with very strong-willed and sensitive kids. And some strategies to support her and her family as they try to settle into a new normal. The advice given on this episode is specific to Emilee and her situation. This is for general information and entertainment purposes only. If you would like to receive advice for your own situation, please reach out and book your free call in the show notes. 🎉REWIRE with ResponseABLE Parenting🎉 Put an end to the exhausting patterns you find yourself in day in and day out with your kids. Goodbye to power struggles, defiance, transition battles, and more. With REWIRE you will have the exact steps you need in order to: Understand why you get so triggered What to do for yourself and your child in the heat of a triggering moment How to regulate your nervous system to regain control of the moment How to respond with connection and clarity These are the only steps you'll…

People in this episode

Host: Becky Jennings

Guest: Emilee

Topics covered

  • parenting
  • emotional support
  • strong-willed children
  • family challenges
  • navigating chaos

Keywords

  • parenting
  • emotional challenges
  • strong-willed kids
  • family support
  • new normal

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