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Connection Before Correction Pt 2: Public Tantrums, Safety, and Sibling Battles

Author
Natalie McCabe - Parent Coach, Educator, Author, Mom
Published
Tue 12 Aug 2025
Episode Link
https://momlifeuncomplicated.podbean.com/e/connection-before-correction-gentle-parenting-positive-discipline-that-works-part-2/

Behind every challenging behavior is a child who needs your connection more than your correction.


In this episode of Mom Life Uncomplicated, Natalie McCabe shares practical, neuroscience-backed strategies to stay calm, connect first, and guide your child toward better behavior without power struggles.


You’ll learn:




  • How to create a “connection bubble” during public meltdowns




  • Why focusing on safety — not shame — stops dangerous behavior




  • The key to resolving sibling conflict without playing referee




  • Easy, daily “emotional cup-filling” rituals that prevent future blow-ups




  • How and when to repair the connection after you’ve lost your cool




  • Tips for overcoming parenting roadblocks and getting on the same page with your partner




Whether you’re in the middle of a grocery-store meltdown or just looking for ways to prevent the next one, this episode will give you tools you can use right away to build trust, cooperation, and a calmer home.




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