Tag: emotional regulation for parents

  • Can LOWER Help Me Be More Patient With My Kids?

    Can LOWER Help Me Be More Patient With My Kids?

    When the morning scramble or homework battles push your buttons, LOWER helps you lower the heat—Label, Own, Wait, Explore, Resolve—so you respond with calm instead of regret. Practice it for a week and watch patience grow while your kids learn emotional skills by your example. Read more

  • LOWER Method: Calm Conflicts with Scripts for Blended & Single Parents

    LOWER Method: Calm Conflicts with Scripts for Blended & Single Parents

    When tempers spike, the LOWER method gives you simple scripts to pause, name what’s happening, and choose a calmer next step—so you break repeat fights, protect connection, and model skills your kids will use for life. Get step-by-step prompts, real-world examples for blended and single-parent homes, and quick agreements you can try tonight. Read more

  • Parenting Conflict: LOWER Your Frustration with a Proven 5-Step Plan

    Parenting Conflict: LOWER Your Frustration with a Proven 5-Step Plan

    Feeling stuck in co-parent clashes? Use the LOWER 5-step plan—Label, Own, Wait, Explore, Resolve—to lower frustration, communicate clearly, and create a calmer, more consistent home for you and your kids. Read more