Feb 26 2025 38 mins
In this episode of the Motherhood Kit podcast, Yamel Belen and parenting coach Claire Cetti discuss the challenges of parenting, particularly focusing on the issue of yelling and emotional triggers. Claire shares her journey from a frustrated parent to a coach, emphasizing the importance of self-reflection and understanding emotions in parenting. They explore the role of coaching in helping parents navigate their feelings and improve their relationships with their children. The conversation also touches on tantrums, emotional outbursts, and the significance of self-care for parents. In this conversation, Claire Cetti and Yamel Belen discuss the complexities of parenting, particularly focusing on emotional regulation and the impact of yelling on children's development. They explore strategies for parents to manage their emotions and respond effectively to their children's needs, emphasizing the importance of understanding stress responses and creating a supportive environment for emotional growth.
About our guest: Claire is a PCI Certified® Parent Coach and Positive Parenting Educator, also known as the Yell-less mom coach. She is also certified and trained with CPC as a Corporate/Paid Leave Coach.
Claire helps moms struggling with frustration, anger, and yelling learn how they can be calmer, more confident and connected to their kids, especially in the challenging moments.
She is a stepmom/mom of 4 flown and grown young adult kiddos and currently lives in CA with her husband Nate and fur baby, Bella
Connect with Claire:
Free Ebook: Three Reasons You May Be Yelling https://www.ccparentcoach.com/3reasons
Email: [email protected]
Keep in touch and in the loop with Yamel on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube.
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Takeaways
- Yelling often reflects the parent's emotional state, not the child's behavior.
- Self-awareness and self-reflection help parents understand their triggers and reactions.
- Parenting is a journey of continuous growth, learning, and emotional regulation.
- Coaching offers a non-judgmental space for parents to navigate challenges.
- Children are allowed to have bad days and need space to process their emotions.
- Tantrums require patience, understanding, and knowledge of each child’s unique stress response.
- Simple self-care practices help parents avoid burnout and maintain emotional balance.
- Breaking generational patterns fosters healthier parent-child relationships.
- Creating a safe emotional environment is crucial for children’s well-being.
- It’s never too late to change parenting approaches and
Keep in touch and in the loop with Yamel on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube.