

01:57 - Understanding Emotional Dysregulation in Kids
10:17 - The Power of Co-Regulation and Connection
21:18 - Building Long-Term Emotional Resilience
In this episode of The Warrior Parent Podcast, Alyssa Booth joins Marci Mitchell and Debbie DiManno to discuss how parents can support children through emotional dysregulation with empathy and connection. The conversation explores co-regulation, understanding behavior as communication, and practical tools for navigating big emotions. This episode offers powerful insights for parents who want to build calmer homes and raise emotionally resilient kids.
In this episode, Alyssa Booth joins Marci Mitchell and Debbie DiManno to explore what emotional dysregulation really looks like in children and teens. Alyssa explains how behaviors often labeled as “defiance” or “acting out” are frequently signs of overwhelm, anxiety, or unmet emotional needs. The conversation highlights the importance of shifting from punishment to curiosity, helping parents better understand what their child is experiencing internally. This perspective encourages families to move from reacting to responding with compassion and intention.
Alyssa emphasizes that children learn emotional regulation through co-regulation with trusted adults, not through lectures or discipline alone. Marci and Debbie discuss how staying calm as parents can help children feel safe enough to process big emotions. The episode explores practical ways to create connection during difficult moments, including validating feelings and slowing down reactions. By prioritizing connection, parents can build emotional resilience and stronger relationships with their children.
The conversation concludes with strategies for helping kids develop lifelong emotional skills and self-awareness. Alyssa shares how consistency, empathy, and modeling calm behavior can help children build confidence in handling challenges. Marci and Debbie reflect on how these tools empower parents to support their children while also caring for their own emotional well-being. This episode offers hope and practical guidance for families seeking calmer, more connected relationships.
Thank you so much for listening to this episode! This podcast is dedicated to supporting families through the ups and downs of parenting and mental wellness. We know how tough it can be to raise kids in today’s world, but you don’t have to do it alone. Join us and let’s lift each other up.
With love,


In this episode of The Warrior Parent Podcast, Alyssa Booth joins Marci Mitchell and Debbie DiManno to discuss how parents can support children through emotional dysregulation with empathy and connection. The conversation explores co-regulation, understanding behavior as communication, and practical tools for navigating big emotions. This episode offers powerful insights for parents who want to build calmer homes and raise emotionally resilient kids.
01:57 - Understanding Emotional Dysregulation in Kids
10:17 - The Power of Co-Regulation and Connection
21:18 - Building Long-Term Emotional Resilience
In this episode, Alyssa Booth joins Marci Mitchell and Debbie DiManno to explore what emotional dysregulation really looks like in children and teens. Alyssa explains how behaviors often labeled as “defiance” or “acting out” are frequently signs of overwhelm, anxiety, or unmet emotional needs. The conversation highlights the importance of shifting from punishment to curiosity, helping parents better understand what their child is experiencing internally. This perspective encourages families to move from reacting to responding with compassion and intention.
Alyssa emphasizes that children learn emotional regulation through co-regulation with trusted adults, not through lectures or discipline alone. Marci and Debbie discuss how staying calm as parents can help children feel safe enough to process big emotions. The episode explores practical ways to create connection during difficult moments, including validating feelings and slowing down reactions. By prioritizing connection, parents can build emotional resilience and stronger relationships with their children.
The conversation concludes with strategies for helping kids develop lifelong emotional skills and self-awareness. Alyssa shares how consistency, empathy, and modeling calm behavior can help children build confidence in handling challenges. Marci and Debbie reflect on how these tools empower parents to support their children while also caring for their own emotional well-being. This episode offers hope and practical guidance for families seeking calmer, more connected relationships.
Thank you so much for listening to this episode! This podcast is dedicated to supporting families through the ups and downs of parenting and mental wellness. We know how tough it can be to raise kids in today’s world, but you don’t have to do it alone. Join us and let’s lift each other up.
With love,
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Non-Profit 501c3 EIN: 84-3383699