Brain-Based Strategies: How to Help Kids Calm Down
Brain-Based Strategies: How to Help Kids Calm Down  
Podcast: Connected Families Podcast
Published On: Fri Oct 10 2025
Description: Not Perfect. Still Super. Every Family is a Hero… Would you join us at The Table? 💥You can be a hero who helps create ripple effects of family transformation that last for generations to come. Join The Table Community at a suggested donation of $35 and get free access to the Discipline That Connects online course, this month only! Click here to find out more.💥 Today on the Podcast: Join host Stacy Bellward in week two of our October series, featuring bite-sized content from the signature Discipline That Connects With Your Child’s Heart online course. In this mini episode, Occupational Therapist Lynne Jackson shares practical, research-based strategies to help children calm down without triggering their fight-or-flight response. Lynne explains why telling kids to “calm down” often backfires and demonstrates how parents can model effective self-regulation while building trust and connection. You’ll also hear from parents Viece & Johnny, who share their heart’s desire to be the place their children always want to come home to, even as adults. This episode equips you with tools you can use today while casting vision for the lifelong relationships these strategies can build. Key Takeaways: Learn concrete ideas from this podcast about how to help kids calm down Today’s calming moments build a foundation so your kids will always want to come home Mentioned Today: The Table Community – Monthly Giving Discipline That Connects With Your Child’s Heart Online Course Hand Model of the Brain for Kids 7 Practical Calming Strategies for Kids: The FREE mini online course Are these mini episodes hitting the spot?Leave us a rating, review, or comment, and let us know what you think. In Case You Missed It: Unconditional love can be so powerful, hear some ways that it can transform your family in Christian Parenting Advice: Showing God’s Unconditional Love. See all of our mini-episodes for this MARVEL-ous campaign on our October podcast page. © 2025 Connected Families .stk-2ayt7d8 {margin-bottom:39px !important;}.stk-2ayt7d8-container{background-color:#f5efe4 !important;}.stk-2ayt7d8-container:before{background-color:#f5efe4 !important;}.stk-2ayt7d8-container:hover{box-shadow:0px 2px 20px #99999933 !important;}.stk-2ayt7d8 .stk-block-card__image{width:361px !important;height:100% !important;}.stk-2ayt7d8 .stk-block-card__image img{transform:scale(0.87) !important;object-position:20% 28.999999999999996% !important;}@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-2ayt7d8 .stk-block-card__image{height:291px !important;}.stk-2ayt7d8 .stk-block-card__image img{object-fit:contain !important;}} .stk-st5rev2 .stk-block-heading__text{color:var(--theme-palette-color-4, #1e3f52) !important;}Pull up a chair, get DTC for free! .stk-ebzhn86 .stk-block-text__text{color:var(--theme-palette-color-4, #1e3f52) !important;}Right now: Join The Table at a suggested donation of $35 or more per month and get FREE access to our transformative online course, Discipline That Connects for you and a friend! .stk-tklxf0m .stk-button{background:#c24827 !important;}.stk-tklxf0m .stk-button:hover:after{background:#f5efe4 !important;opacity:1 !important;}.stk-tklxf0m .stk-button__inner-text{font-size:21px !important;color:var(--theme-palette-color-8, #ffffff) !important;font-weight:600 !important;}.stk-tklxf0m .stk-button:hover .stk-button__inner-text{color:var(--theme-palette-color-3, #293241) !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-tklxf0m .stk-button__inner-text{font-size:21px !important;}}I WANT TO JOIN THE TABLE!