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The 5 Calming Phrases That Shift Power Struggles — Without Controlling Your Child

Words that Calm
May 12, 2025•1 min read

When you're in the thick of it — your child’s yelling, your body’s tense, and your mind goes blank — it can feel impossible to say the “right” thing.

This episode offers five simple, steadying phrases you can reach for in those exact moments.

Not scripts to fix.
But phrases to help you remember:
– Who you are
– What matters most
– And how to stay connected, even when it’s hard

If you’ve ever felt stuck in the spiral of meltdowns and reactions, this one’s for you.

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Understanding people has always been a passion of mine, and becoming a parent made that understanding even more real. My counselling training helped me explore the emotional challenges of parenting — not perfectly, but with more presence, compassion, and clarity. Now I run a social enterprise supporting families through group work, counselling, and digital learning.

Emma Reed

Understanding people has always been a passion of mine, and becoming a parent made that understanding even more real. My counselling training helped me explore the emotional challenges of parenting — not perfectly, but with more presence, compassion, and clarity. Now I run a social enterprise supporting families through group work, counselling, and digital learning.

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