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Emotions
resources for emotional regulation
40 Day Devotional on Anger & Emotional Regulation
a biblical resource for managing impatience, frustration, anger, and all the not-so-fun mama emotions
instant download to print at home
40 days of Bible readings, devotionals, and reflection questions
prevent mom burnout with this Stress Relief Workbook
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walk through a 5-step process for understanding and dealing with your stress
popular podcast episodes
build emotional regulation skills
Emotions can be powerful and overwhelming. And when you’re feeling stretched thin with everything Christian family life requires, it gets tougher to manage the hard emotions.
None of us can care for others if we’re struggling with our own mom anger, mom burnout, or mom guilt. We want to do better. Feel better. Love better.
So let’s work together to build some healthy (and holy) emotional regulation skills, so you can give your family the emotional energy that they deserve.
emotions freebies
how can I manage my mom anger?
Anger itself not a sin, but sometimes our reactions are unhealthy, unholy, or unhelpful. Here are a few things to try when your emotions are overwhelming you.
- Pause and take a few slow, deep breaths
- Think about something different that is positive or calming
- Try coping skills like exercise, a nature walk, coloring, prayer, or calling a friend
- Eat a snack, take a nap, or get out into the sunshine
how can I help my kids stop having temper tantrums?
We struggle with emotions as grown-ups… of course our kids struggle too! When you see a meltdown coming, here are a few ideas to try for those toddler emotional regulation skills.
- Pause and slow down with them
- Listen to them and reflect back in simple words
- Get on their eye level to talk
- Stay calm and manage your own emotions
- Use simple, repetitive language
- Offer them 2-3 ideas of what to do