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Stop Reacting in the Heat of the Moment and Start Responding with Confidence

Discover the 5 Essential Steps to Pause, Regulate, and Respond to big behaviors without yelling, guilt, or second-guessing yourself

You're not a "reactive parent" your a stressed one. All the meltdowns, defiance, emotional outbursts happening leave you exhausted and frustrated. This plan shows you how to slow the moment down without ignoring behavior or losing boundaries.

  • Recognize early signs that your body is entering reaction mode

  • Master quick calming techniques

  • Gain insight into the reflective pause so emotions don't hijack the moment

  • See behavior through a developmental and nervous-system lens

  • Respond with connection and boundaries (without power struggles)

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As a child therapist trained in play therapy and infant & early childhood mental health I have worked with thousands of parents like you. Parents who are overwhelmed, stressed, and burned out. The Reflective Parent Pause is grounded in attachment science, nervous system regulation, reflective functioning research, and real-world parenting dynamics. Let's create change and cooperation through connection together!

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