Have you ever wondered, “How do I help my kids not lose it emotionally—and how do I keep from losing it when they do?”That was my question for a long time. I used to be caught in the cycle of reacting, feeling guilty, and hating how I showed up. I wanted so badly to parent differently than how I was raised, but I didn’t know how. I even hid in the bathroom during my kids’ tantrums just so I wouldn’t explode. But that’s not my story anymore. God has walked me through such a healing journey—and now I have tools that help me hold my emotions safely, so I can hold my children’s emotions safely too. In this episode, I’m sharing my 4-step process called The 4 S’s: Safe, Soothed, Seen, and Supported.We’ll talk about how to move from chaos and overwhelm into calm connection—by understanding our emotions the way God designed them and learning how to co-regulate with our kids. If you’re longing for calmer days and deeper connection with your kids, I think this episode will really encourage your heart. So grab your favorite warm drink, take a deep breath, and let’s dive in. In this episode, I talk about: My personal story of breaking free from emotional reactivity and guilt How our beliefs about emotions often start in childhood Seeing emotions not as “good” or “bad,” but as messengers God can use What the Bible shows us about how God honors our emotions (Psalm 56) The 4 S’s framework for emotional connection: Safe – calming your own body first so your child can borrow your calm Soothed – practical tools like prayer, deep breathing, movement, laughter, and hugs Seen – helping your child feel known, valued, and understood in their emotions Supported – gently guiding them toward growth after connection is restored Scriptures mentioned: Psalm 56:8 – God keeps our tears in His bottle Genesis 16 – “The God who sees me” Psalm 23 – How the Lord, our Shepherd, models the 4 S’s for us Reflect and pray: Which of the 4 S’s do I naturally offer my child? Which one do I need to grow in? How did my parents handle emotions when I was growing up, and how has that shaped me? What skills are my children needing my support to learn right now, and how can I lovingly guide them? Invitation:If you’ve been longing for more than just another parenting strategy—if you want heart transformation and real peace in your home—my 6-week personal coaching experience might be just what you need. It’s a sacred space to invite the Holy Spirit into your parenting story, heal what’s heavy, and build a peaceful rhythm in your family.👉 Visit ListeningHearts.Family/Join to learn more and sign up. If this episode encouraged you, would you take 30 seconds to share it with a friend who’s craving more peace and connection in her home too? And if you haven’t yet, please leave a quick review on Apple Podcasts—it means the world to me and helps other moms find this encouragement.