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Meltdowns, big reactions, not listening Psychologist & Mum of 3 Discipline w/out damage, emotion regulation skills đ Grab my quiz & regulation tools
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âĄď¸ Comment âQUIZâ
Parenting isnât just about how we handle our kidsâ emotions- itâs also about how we handle our own.â¨
The truth is, your body has its own stress response that shows up fast in heated moments.
This is your Parenting Stress Archetype â¨â¨
And itâs the hidden reason why your reactions feel automatic, even when you know exactly how you want to respond.â¨
When you know your archetype, you unlock the strategies to actually shift it.â¨
Thatâs what my free quiz (created by @drjaderedfern, Clinical Psychologist & mum of 3) is forâŚ
And takes just 2 minutes, & youâll receive a personalised video from me, plus x5 nervous system tools
that work in real-life parenting moments.â¨
âĄď¸ Comment (or DM me) âQUIZâ & Iâll send it right to you
#calmerparenting #calmthechaos #bedtimebattles #meltdowns #nervoussystemregulation #consciousparenting
16 Aug 2025
Hi đ I figured itâs only fair, for you to be following me, for you to also know a little about me, and why I do what I do đ
I do like to write a lot, so Iâve tried to keep it short and sweet
Thatâs MY STORY đ (well 10 slides worth anyway đ)
My hope, my one wish is a world where we can feel free to be who it is we are, not who it is society or others expect us to be!! đŤś
08 Nov 2023
Caving doesnât make you a pushover⌠it makes you human đ
But boundaries arenât about control.
They help children feel safe and contained while they learn to manage big feelings and a boundary held âfirm but kindâ says
âIâve got this, even when you donâtâ
For parents of under 10s who find holding boundaries hard when the tears start.
âItâs okay to be cross. And the answer is still noâ
Save this for the next boundary meltdown, and follow for more x
10 Nov 2026
Okay jokes aside 𤣠you gotta try this one đ
Regulating yourself, when your kids are driving you up the wall does not need to be complicated
I recommend this strategy to all my clients and use it regularly myselfâŚ
SING (what would have otherwise come out as a yell)
Notice your jaw and teeth clenching, the heat rising in your chest
Then SING - it activates your vocal cords, and creates a release and regulates you, bringing you into the present moment - and your body feels safer
Add some dance moves too đđź (just donât copy mine đđ)
So I double dare you today - try this out, let me know whoâs in? 𼳠Letâs sing our way to feeling calmer and more in control of our reactions with our kids
For more fun and science-back ways to regulate your nervous system as a parentâŚ
Comment QUIZ to take my free quiz & in under 2 minutes receive regulation tools & personalised tips to get started today!
(Make sure youâre following @drjaderedfern first, so I can share the link with you) x
09 Nov 2026
No. 4 sounds weird but is a game changer
Regulation is NOT hard- itâs a skill & skills can be learnt
But the most important part, is that they become integrated, when you practice them simply as part of your everyday life
Tired of snapping, yelling & then feeling sh*t about yourself?
đĽComment QUIZ & IâII send the link so you can start creating your own regulation toolkit & practice, starting today!!
1. STOP the scroll, put your phone down and STRETCH... move your body for just 30 seconds!
2. Whilst boiling the kettle/ making your coffee - breath (in through you nose, out through your mouth - SLOWLY)
3. BREATHE - whilst sitting on the loo, brushing your teeth
4. UNCLENCH YOUR JAW - wiggle it, wobble it, release tension everywhere you go!
5. Get in the car - PAUSE, BREATHE, SQUEEZE the steering wheel and release x3 times, before driving on.
6. Before getting out the car - BREATHE, take a minute, you really arenât in a rush, or under attack! SLOW DOWN
7. Say out loud â[YOUR NAME], pause, slow downâ and breathe, every morning, when you notice yourself rushing
There are so many ways to weave regulation into your everyday life! Lack of time can no longer be our excuse - okay? Deal?!!
Letâs do this!!
Follow for more regulation tips @drjaderedfern
(Clinical Psychologist & mum if 3)
â¤ľď¸ Then comment âQUIZâ to take my quiz & in under 2 mins receive regulation tools & personalised tips to get started today!
22 Mar 2026
As a psychologist, I see this pattern often in families
When children experience a repeated cycle of tension, yelling, then repair, they can become incredibly sensitive to the build-up of tension.
They donât want the yelling.
But they do want the tension to end.
So when they sense the storm coming, they may become even more dysregulated.
Not because theyâre âbeing naughty.â
Not because theyâre trying to upset you.
But because their nervous system has learnt that once the explosion happens...
...everyone can finally breathe again.
The hug comes.
The repair happens.
The connection returns.
The good news is, it doesnât have to stay this way
When you learn to recognise your own triggers before they build, regulate your nervous system and release stress in healthier ways...
your child no longer has to wait for the explosion to feel safe and connected again.
To understand your biggest parenting trigger, Iâve created a free 2-minute Parenting Regulation Quiz that gives
you a personalised toolkit based on your results.
Comment QUIZ & IâII send it right to you x
(make sure youâre following first, to receive the link) đ
06 Nov 2026
âThere is no such thing as a perfect parentâ
Ever told a small lie to your child to get them to do what you are asking? đ
Clinical psychologist @drjaderedfern shares how your next white lie could be a good learning opportunity for you and your child.
She joins @katiethistleton and @guvnab on the latest episode of the CBeebies Parenting Download podcast, all about fibs, deception and how we can teach our children about lying, alongside The Traitors S4 winner @rachel.dufffy.
Whatâs the biggest white lie youâve caught yourself telling your child? đđ Weâd love to hear more in the comments âď¸
#cbeebiesparentingdownload #parenting #whitelies
04 Nov 2026
We have to reframe what ânot listeningâ really means if we want effective tools that work
Remember no healthy child âalways compliesâ in fact, any that do I genuinely worry about them and their development
Our kids are not robots and they need our help to work with their developing brains not against them
ButâŚ
Some things may be boring or annoying to a child, like brushing teeth or putting shoes on but they are necessary tasks that need to get done
1. Make it fun, silly and playful as much as possible â¨
2. Child still doesnât/ canât cooperate this is wear our leadership, regulation and boundaries come into play
But how we set boundaries, the words and tone we use, and how we tolerate pushback makes all the difference to the likelihood our kids will want to or be able to cooperate with us more of the time
Iâll be sharing more tips & strategies over the coming days & weeks on boundaries, not listening & regulation for our kids (and for us parents!)
So follow @drjaderedfern for more on this
And drop a 𼳠in the comments if you want more specific tools and strategies on boundaries ⤾ď¸
04 Nov 2026
3 ways to regulate our emotions, instead of yelling đâ¨
Just âstopping yellingâ doesnât work, because the stress has to come out somehowâŚâ¨
1). Release tension in your jaw - massage it, wriggle itâ¨
2). SING - what would normally have come out as a yell, try and sing it insteadâŚâ¨
3). Breathe (we often hold our breath) and MOVE your body - shake, dance, any movement helps release stressâ¨
Yelling is NOT a bad or faulty part of you. It is a sign you need more regulation tools and ways to express stress from your body.â¨
Want to know why YOU keep yelling, and what actually helps?â¨
â¤ľď¸ Comment QUIZ for my free 2-minute quiz and get your main stress response and personalised regulation tools, so youâre not just trying to âstay calmâ until you explode
03 Nov 2026
Most parents say âYouâll be fineâ, or something like:â¨
âYouâll have fun when you get thereââ¨âI know but you get to see all your friendsââ¨
Trying to convince our kids why they have to go, or that theyâll enjoy it once theyâre there, tends to backfire and increases resistance.â¨
When you meet your child where they are and acknowledge the feelings beneath the resistance, theyâre much more likely to have a good day, regardless of how they feel.â¨
Try this instead:â¨
âI know you donât want to go to school⌠which bit of half-term did you enjoy the most?ââ¨
âIf you were headteacher for the day, whatâs one rule you would change?ââ¨
âGoing back to school is hard, and we can do hard things. I canât wait to pick you up this afternoon and go/play _____ââ¨
Name the wishâ¨Name the feelingâ¨Name the struggleâ¨
Instead of trying to convince them out of their feelings.â¨
Who here also did not want to go back to work today?â¨
Hit save and share this with another mum who could use this support xx
02 Nov 2026
Examples ⤾ď¸
Request: âStop jumping on the sofaâ
(child keeps jumping, itâs fun)
Boundary: âwow jumping is fun, letâs jump like frogs over hereâ
(parent helps lift child off, to have fun jumping where itâs safe/ okay to do)
Child may be upset, thatâs their feelings about it, redirect with fun, connection and silliness, maintaining the boundary YOU set/ uphold
Example 2:
Request: âplease turn the tv off nowâ
(Child yells âNO, 5 more minutesâ)
Feelings plus push back - child is doing their job â
Boundary: âI love TV too, itâs hard to turn off. Iâm turning the TV off now, letâs go outside and playâ
(Parent upholds the boundary, child screams, parent uses fun, silliness, connection & leadership to help âleadâ child to the next activity)
Setting boundaries can bring up so much for us! Especially if you struggle with people pleasing and regulation. Tolerating pushback is exhausting
More on this coming đ stay tuned
Struggling with boundaries?
Drop yours in the comments - Iâll respond with an insight or tip to help you move forward x
31 Oct 2026
Parents of sensitive kids, too often think they are failing⌠đ
when it is just not true. â¨â¨Many sensitive kids (who are incredible kids btw) feel things more deeply and donât respond well to âstraight validationâ so naming the feeling directly
It feels too intense to them. â¨â¨So instead a few options: â¨â¨1. Say nothing - yes zip it. Especially if they are already highly dysregulated, You can be validating non-verbally with your body languageâ¨â¨2. Say âIt makes senseâŚâ It makes sense you feel annoyed, sad, frustrated (a child feels much less alone, when feelings are permitted and they make senseâ¨â¨3. Focus on your own regulation, much more than theirs (they will learn self-regulation through you, watching and experirencing your regulation, more than anything else)â¨â¨To grab my free guide on how to âcalmâ and regulate your own emotions, to help your child with theirs, esp in the presence of big emotions and meltdowns⌠â¨â¨Comment CALM & Iâll send it straight to you x â¨â¨(must be following @drjaderedfern to be able to receive the free guide to your DMs) x
30 Oct 2026
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