Coregulation & Parenting: The Better Alternative To Gentle Parenting?

Licensed marriage and family therapist Dr. Cassidy Freitas joins Kristie and Felicia to unpack everything on co-regulation in parenting. Dr. Freitas breaks down advice like how a parent's calm presence can regulate a child's nervous system, and the crucial difference between gentle parenting and permissiveness.Some takeaways:What it means to be a calm anchor for your child's nervous systemThe crucial difference between gentle parenting and permissive parentingWhy understanding your own triggers is the first step to co-regulationThe power of "repairing" after conflict to build a stronger connectionBook Mentioned: Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers Connect with Dr. Cassidy:Cassidy's WebsiteListen to Holding Space PodcastSubscribe to Cassidy's SubstackFollow Cassidy on InstagramThe Crafted Practice and The Established Therapist Toolkit*Hosts: Kristie Plantinga and Felicia Keller Boyle*Watch full episodes on YouTube: What Your Therapist Thinks*Connect with us on Instagram: @wyttpodcast*Follow Felicia on Instagram*Brought to you by BestTherapists.com *Produced by PodVision.If you found this episode helpful, please subscribe, rate, and leave a review, or share it with a friend who might need it!This podcast is for entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for professional mental health care. If you’re struggling, please reach out to a licensed therapist or call your local crisis line for support.