Do intense emotions—whether your own or your child’s—sometimes make it hard to parent the way you want to? Do you find yourself reacting in the heat of the moment and wishing you had handled things differently? This compassionate, science-informed guide will help you become a more emotionally agile parent so you can navigate parenting’s inevitable emotional storms with greater confidence, connection, and calm.
What You'll Learn:
- Why difficult emotions can take over and influence your parenting
- How to focus on the one thing you can truly control: your own responses
- The ART framework (Accept, Regulate, and Tolerate) for responding more skillfully to challenging emotions
- Practical cognitive-behavioral strategies to strengthen emotional flexibility and resilience
Tools to Help You Parent with Confidence:
- Step-by-step techniques for managing difficult emotions in everyday parenting situations
- Real-life examples that bring key concepts to life
- Relationship-centered strategies for building stronger connections with your children
- Practical skills to model emotional awareness, reduce conflict, and create a more harmonious home
With warmth, compassion, and evidence-based guidance, licensed clinical psychologist Dr. Alissa Jerud empowers parents of children from infancy through the teen years to become their most emotionally adept selves. Emotion-Savvy Parenting also serves as a valuable resource for educators and mental health professionals who support families in navigating the challenges of parenthood.
