Best Caley Kukla Podcasts (2024)

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Early Intervention: Laying A Foundation For Optimal Development with Nicole Stanton, MOT 56:21

9M ago56:21

56:21

This episode is a continuation of our healing journey with Baby K. Caley’s background in early intervention prompted her to reach-out to a dear friend and colleague to begin early intervention services as soon as we were discharged from the NICU. Nicole specializes in MNRI (Masgutova Neurosensorimotor Reflex Integration) which optimizes movement pa…

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Lessons From The NICU: How To Support Loved Ones During Times of Crisis 56:13

9M ago56:13

56:13

In honor of Thanksgiving, this personal episode shares our NICU experience this past summer. As scary and overwhelming as the experience was, we felt loved, supported, and held by our community. We continue to be humbled and overwhelmed with gratitude. This is our essay of “thanks” to all of our loved ones that we hope will serve as a resource for …

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The Often Unrecognized Tantrums: Ignoring, Hiding, Shutting Down 32:01

10M ago32:01

32:01

Behaviors such as ignoring, shutting down, hiding, running away are common childhood behaviors but widely misunderstood. Join Caley as she explains the WHY behind these behaviors and gives 3 practical tips for how to approach them. You CAN discipline your children with compassion which will teach them skills and strengthen your relationship. Head t…

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Navigating Tricky Family Dynamics with Uncoupled Parenting Expert: Jen Gallagher, MSW 52:16

10M ago52:16

52:16

Jen Gallagher, MSW, Uncoupled Parenting Expert, and mom joins Caley in a conversation about navigating tricky family dynamics, especially when co-parents live in separate households. This conversation is great to help all parents talk about different family dynamics with their children. This information is relevant to any continuous family relation…

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The Morning Meeting: A Family Ritual To Help Manage Holiday Excitement 24:14

10M ago24:14

24:14

Here’s a new tool to add to your toolbox to help navigate through the excitement of the upcoming holiday season! Download the FREE Morning Meeting Guide to implement this simple and impactful family ritual into your daily routine: www.caleykukla.com/family-ritual To learn more about the COR Community go to www.caleykukla.cor…

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Overstimulated and Under-Resourced Parenting with Alyssa Blask Campbell, M.Ed. 53:36

10M ago53:36

53:36

An episode full of real mom talk between Caley and Alyssa, CEO of Seed and Sew Parenting @seed.and.sew, co-creator of the Collaborative Emotion Processing method and co-author of the new book “Tiny Humans, Big Emotions”. To get a copy of her new, awesome book head to: www.seedandsew.org or search “Tiny Humans, Big Emotions” on Amazon or your favori…

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Help! My child refuses to participate in the sport they asked to play! 46:33

10M ago46:33

46:33

Has your child ever wanted to play a game or a sport and then shown up refusing to play?! Caley answers a COR Member’s questions during a Live Q&A to help parents shift the way we think about sports and activities for children during early childhood. To join the COR Community, head to: www.caleykukla.com/cor…

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Quick Connection Strategies For Parents In The Trenches 52:01

11M ago52:01

52:01

Here’s a REAL conversation between Caley and a fellow COR Member about life as a mom in the trenches with three children, including a newborn! We discuss the power of quick connection idea to help strengthen our relationship with our children, even when we’re low on time, energy, and capacity! To join the COR Community head to: www.caleykukla.com/c…

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How To Support Highly Sensitive Children with Sarah Moore 32:39

11M ago32:39

32:39

Does emotion coaching just add to your child’s upset? If you try to label their anger, do they just EXPLODE?! Join Caley and Sarah as they have an illuminating and joy-filled conversation about the children that seem perpetually oppositional and defiant. You can learn more in Sarah’s book Peaceful Discipline and more at her website: https://dandeli…

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Bullying: What can parents do when our children get bullied? With Dr. Tori Cordiano 35:43

11M ago35:43

35:43

During this COR Parenting Conversation with Dr. Tori Cordiano, Caley explores the triggering situation of what happens when your child gets bullied. When do parents need to get involved? How do we talk about this with our children? What if our child IS “the bully”? This is such an important conversation to facilitate acceptance, kindness, and healt…

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Overly Controlling Children: “Do what I want or I’ll hit you!” 22:12

11M ago22:12

22:12

What do I do when my child threatens other children to feel in control? Or any time anyone goes against their “rules”, they tantrum?! In this episode Caley will translate this behavior so you can understand why it happens AND how to respond in a way that supports their long-term development and short term social situations. For more back to school …

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5 Ways to Support Your Child’s Separation Anxiety 23:35

12M ago23:35

23:35

Separation anxiety is a common challenge for parents AND children during the back-to-school season. Caley shares 5 supports parents can offer their children during this time to build confidence and emotional intelligence. For more back to school help, check-out the Back-To-School Bundle: www.caleykukla.com/bundle To join the next Get Silly Challeng…

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After School Meltdowns: Why They Happen and How to Help 36:09

12M ago36:09

36:09

Caley recorded a coaching call with a COR Member to troubleshoot after school meltdowns that are common in the beginning of the school year. For more back to school help, check-out the Back-To-School Bundle: www.caleykukla.com/bundle To join the next Get Silly Challenge (starting September 18th 2023), go to: www.caleykukla.com/getsilly To join the …

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Maternal Mental Health & Postpartum Anxiety with Jillian Brown, LCSW 50:30

1+ y ago50:30

50:30

Caley and Jillian sit down to share personal experiences with postpartum anxiety in the hopes of shining light on less obvious symptoms and providing you with proactive tools to strengthen your mental health. Finally, they’ll provide practical action steps you can take when navigating stress, burnout, and life changes. Jillian has an extensive back…

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Behavior Bytes: Forced Sharing 19:46

1+ y ago19:46

19:46

“You need to share!” is a common phrase adults use with young children, but children may become MORE possessive instead of more willing to share when they hear this! What are helpful ways to facilitate and teach generosity and problem-solving? Join Caley as she deep dives into help approaches and phrases to empower children to assert their wants, a…

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Behavior Bytes: The "Reactive No" 20:37

1+ y ago20:37

20:37

Ever said “no” to your child out of sheer reactivity or overwhelm and then eventually just snapped and said something along the lines of: “FINE! Whatever! Just leave me alone!” That “Reactive No!” happens so quickly, but can often turn simple questions into a minefield of potential explosions. In this episode, Caley breaks down WHY this happens and…

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Behavior Bytes: Competitiveness 22:20

1+ y ago22:20

22:20

In this Byte-sized episode, Caley covers competitive behavior that is common in the early elementary years and can be especially common between siblings! Why does it happen? How do we respond? How do we balance our child’s natural passion for competition without alienating others? We’ll tackle it in this episode with lots of practical tips. For mor…

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Behavior Bytes: Car Tantrums & Sibling Fights 21:06

1+ y ago21:06

21:06

Caley tackles a common parenting challenge in this Behavior Byte episode: Car Fights! They seem to escalate and spiral so quickly and WE’RE TRAPPED in the car with it! How can we prevent car fights (as much as possible) and how can we best respond when they do, inevitably, happen? Listen in for some practical action steps to create some peace among…

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Behavior Bytes: I Don’t Want To Talk About it! 18:10

1+ y ago18:10

18:10

A “Byte-Size” episode that will give you four tangible strategies to discuss tricky topics with your children when they DON’T WANT TO TALK ABOUT IT! For more behavior and parenting support, check-out the COR Community: www.caleykukla.com/cor Show resources mentioned in this episode: Social Skills Booklist www.caleykukla.com/social-skills-booklist T…

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Behavior Bytes: They Look Right At Me & Do What I Tell Them Not To Do! 23:14

1+ y ago23:14

23:14

Caley’s kicking off another “Behavior Bytes” series to help parents better understand and respond to common early childhood behavior. In this byte-sized episode, we tackle the common situation of a child looking RIGHT AT YOU and doing exactly what you’re telling them NOT to do! For more behavior support within a like-minded community, check-out Cal…

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End Of The School Year Spike In Anxiety: What’s Going On and How to Support Your Child 24:13

1+ y ago24:13

24:13

This is the time of year that children, teachers, and parents tend to anticipate the end of the school year and transition into the next one! This can lead to an increase in stress behaviors such as rigidity, increased aggression, more emotional sensitivity, and other frustrating behaviors. Prep yourself and your children in advance with these simp…

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Partner Disagreements About Parenting Styles with Sheina Schochet 35:14

1+ y ago35:14

35:14

How do we approach conversations with our partners about parenting when our philosophies don’t align? How can we have productive conversations instead of explosive ones? Sheina and Caley answer these questions and so much more in this COR Parenting Conversation. You can find out more about Sheina’s support and membership to feel in love with your p…

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Let’s Talk About Alcohol — with Jessica Lahey 48:27

1+ y ago48:27

48:27

***Mature content warning. Not recommended for young ears.**** In this week’s COR Parenting Conversation, Caley is joined by New York Times bestselling author, Jessica Lahey, as she discusses the tricky conversation around alcohol. Whether you’re a parent navigating life in a culture where substance use is prevalent OR a parent who is breaking cycl…

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Permissive Versus Conscious Parenting: Intentional Limit Setting 29:04

1+ y ago29:04

29:04

In this COR Parenting Conversation, Caley tackles a common misperception that Conscious Parenting is Permissive Parenting. She explains a practical, applicable tool to help parents set limits with their children in a way that empowers parents to be confident, compassionate leaders. For more information about The Limit Setting Guide or the COR Commu…

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Raising A Defiant Child Into An Exceptional Leader — with Ginny Luther 39:54

1+ y ago39:54

39:54

This is SUCH an inspirational episode!! Full of a mother’s journey from reactive to responsive parenting and how that shaped her son, their family, and ultimately her son’s legacy after his passing at age 24. Join Caley and Ginny as they discuss her upcoming book: “Blue Star Grit: A Mother’s Journey Of Triumph and Tragedy Raising a Defiant Child In…

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A Mission To Create Kinder Communities with Kaitlin Johnston 38:17

1+ y ago38:17

38:17

Caley sits down to have a conversation with the founder of Kind Cotton, Kaitlin Johnstone. Kaitlin, a former kindergarten teacher, felt pulled to leave the classroom to create connection and kindness on a greater scale through children’s literature. This conversation will inspire as well as inform. Click HERE to learn more about Kind Cotton. Click …

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Whining & Playful Tension Breakers 23:18

1+ y ago23:18

23:18

Need more tools in your toolbox for the “whiney” days? The days that just seem like, no matter what you do, the whining persists and YOU struggle to stay regulated because it starts to take a toll. Caley gives you some fun and creative strategies to help reset you AND your child through laughter in this episode! For more information about the COR C…

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Baby Talk, Helplessness, and “Fake” Crying 28:44

1+ y ago28:44

28:44

Baby talk, helplessness, and “fake” crying are common early childhood behaviors that trigger parents! Why do our children do this?! How can we support them in a way that also moves them past this behavior? Caley answers these questions and more in this episode! Get ready for Caley's Get Silly Challenge - a 7-day supported challenge to increase conn…

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Back To The Basics: Why are transitions so tricky? And ways to help! 31:12

1+ y ago31:12

31:12

It’s not just your child who resists transitions and you’re not the only parent exhausted by the daily battles to get in the car or come to the table! Why are they like this and how can we help?! Caley PACKED this episode with helpful reframes AND practical strategies to build connection and decrease power struggles. Transform power struggles with …

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Back To The Basics: How do I discipline without punishment? With Amanda Erickson 37:36

1+ y ago37:36

37:36

Punishment and discipline tend to be synonymous in mainstream parenting. How will a child learn without punishment? Amanda and Caley tackle this question with practical action steps and real-life examples from their own lives with school-aged boys! Amanda and her husband David are the founders of Flourishing Homes and Families. You can find out mor…

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Back To The Basics: When to use which discipline strategies?! 26:17

1+ y ago26:17

26:17

Have you ever tried a parenting strategy from social media and had it blow up in your face? Chances are, you didn’t do anything “wrong”. Sometimes, timing is everything. Join Caley as she deep dives into children’s different regulation states and how we can effectively respond. For more conversations like these, check out the COR Membership at www.…

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Back To The Basics: Children do well when they can 21:31

1+ y ago21:31

21:31

“Children do well when they can” isn’t just a parenting mantra, it’s a core belief that can drastically shift our interactions with our children and every person with whom we interact. Join Caley for the brain science behind this saying and practical tips for how to apply this in your daily life. Resources mentioned in this podcast include: The Exp…

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Back To The Basics: The Foundation of Conscious Parenting 32:10

1+ y ago32:10

32:10

We cannot hold our children to a higher standard than we hold ourselves is one of my core beliefs when it comes to parenting. Modeling is the most effective way to teach our children skills such as self-regulation. In this episode Caley breaks down self-regulation into 5 different steps for PARENTS, so we can teach our children. References mentione…

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Responsive Rhythms For The Holidays 19:48

1+ y ago19:48

19:48

“Responsive Rhythms” help us plan for success with our children! They create predictability to create a foundational level of safety without feeling stifled and anxious with rigid expectations. In this episode, Caley shares tips, questions for self-reflection, and practical planning steps so you can use responsive rhythms during the holidays. For a…

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Save Your Sanity: Use Boundaries to Find Peace This Holiday Season 16:39

2y ago16:39

16:39

Holidays with children can create such wonderful memories AND they can bring a lot of social and familial pressure. Permission to do what meets the needs of your immediate family members, especially the youngest, most sensitive ones. In this COR Parenting Conversation, Caley discusses common “Holiday Hot Button” topics that can be helped with clear…

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Young Children and Dogs: Keep Your Child Safe Around New and Familiar Furry Friends with Dominika Knossalla-Pado 34:18

2y ago34:18

34:18

As we make holiday plans to visit with friends and family, you may find yourself in situations with dogs and children. It’s important to plan ahead for both children and canines to keep everyone safe and relaxed. Dominika Knossalla-Pado, dog behavior expert and the creator of the @dogmeets_baby Instagram account, will provide surprising insights in…

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Plan for Peace: Simplifying the Holidays with Katy Wells 38:49

2y ago38:49

38:49

Welcome to November! The holiday season is starting, which can mean lots of fun traditions, family time, and cozy seasonal activities. It can also mean extra stress from activities, expectations, gift-giving, and so much more. How do we simplify the holidays so we can actually decrease the stress and increase the connection with our children? Join …

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The Day After Celebrations 19:54

2y ago19:54

19:54

As we enter the holiday season, be prepared for the “fun hangover” that will typically follow. In this episode, Caley will explain the *why* behind some of the common challenging behaviors during and after big events AND how to handle them. For more information about the visual schedule head to mightandbright.com For more information about the COR …

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Name-calling: "Behavior Bytes" Series 15:44

2y ago15:44

15:44

In this “byte-sized” episode, Caley covers the common early childhood behavior: name-calling. This is such a common behavior during the preschool years and elementary school! Learn how to approach it, redirect it, and use it as a teaching opportunity instead of shutting the child down or giving the mean words more power. For more information about …

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Mean Self-Talk: "Behavior Bytes" Series 19:09

2y ago19:09

19:09

In this “byte-sized” episode, Caley covers the common early childhood behavior: mean “self-talk”. This is the “I’m so stupid!” remarks that can be jarring when we hear our children make them, but they can actually be an opening to a beautiful discussion to better understand your child. Join Caley as she gives you pointers to approach this tricky co…

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“Can't Accept No”: "Behavior Bytes" Series 13:39

2y ago13:39

13:39

In this “byte-sized” episode, Caley covers the common early childhood behavior: difficulty accepting “no”. Join Caley as she explains the “why” behind it and how caregivers can respond in a way that strengthens the relationship AND reduces the behavior. For more information about the COR Membership Program, head to: www.caleykukla.com/cor…

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Yelling/Screaming: "Behavior Bytes" Series 15:38

2y ago15:38

15:38

In this “byte-sized” episode, Caley covers the common early childhood behavior: yelling & screaming. This can be an especially triggering behavior because it’s SO LOUD and jarring. Join Caley as she explains the “why” behind it and how caregivers can respond in a way that strengthens the relationship AND reduces the behavior. For more information a…

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Running Away/Hiding: "Behavior Bytes" Series 14:30

2y ago14:30

14:30

In this “byte-sized” episode, Caley covers the common early childhood behavior: running away & hiding. This can be a common, confusing, and, at times, scary childhood behavior. Join Caley as she explains the “why” behind it and how caregivers can respond in a way that strengthens the relationship AND reduces the behavior. For more information about…

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Ignoring: "Behavior Bytes" Series 12:32

2y ago12:32

12:32

In this “bite-size” episode, Caley covers the common early childhood behavior: ignoring. How triggering is it when our children flat-out act like they can’t hear us?! Join Caley as she explains the “why” behind it and how caregivers can respond in a way that strengthens the relationship AND reduces the behavior. For more information about the COR M…

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Throwing: "Behavior Bytes" Series 15:44

2y ago15:44

15:44

In this “bite-size” episode, Caley covers the common early childhood behavior: throwing. She explains the “why” behind it and how caregivers can respond in a way that strengthens the relationship AND reduces the behavior. For more information about the COR Membership Program, head to: www.caleykukla.com/cor…

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Hitting: "Behavior Bytes" Series 15:23

2y ago15:23

15:23

Welcome to the first installment of the “Behavior Bytes” series. Bytes, as in “sound bytes”, because these will be short episodes focused on one general common challenging early childhood behavior. In this “byte-size” episode, Caley covers the common early childhood behavior: hitting. She explains the “why” behind it and how caregivers can respond …

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Routine Blocking: How It Helps Parents Become More Intentional — with Ashley Brown 30:07

2y ago30:07

30:07

Join Caley as she speaks with Ashley Brown about the importance of routines in our lives AND how to plan WITHOUT the pressure of performance. Routines can bring a level of calm and confidence to our days, which inevitably positively impacts our parenting. To learn more about Ashley and her incredible products head to: https://routineandthings.com a…

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Simple Routines For Regulating Our Nervous Systems & Increasing Our Calm with Kristin Cunningham 32:24

2y ago32:24

32:24

Join Caley as she speaks with Kristin Cunningham, a board-certified nurse practitioner who specializes in healing complex acne cases through a root cause and holistic approach. Did you know there’s a huge overlap between acne causes and stressed-out, depleted nervous systems? This week, Kristin shares some simple (yet powerful) regulation hacks for…

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3 Tips For Building Strong Connection With Our Children 24:28

2y ago24:28

24:28

"Connection" is such a buzz phrase in the gentle parenting world. But, what is it really? It's not just doing stuff with our children. In this episode, Caley dives into connection, what it is, what it's not, and how we can create strong moments of connection with our children throughout our daily routines. COR Parenting Community: www.caleykukla.co…

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Help with transitions! 3 Tips To Decrease Power Struggles During Daily Transitions With Children 32:14

2y ago32:14

32:14

Ever feel like every transition is a battle with your child? This week, Caley gives three SIMPLE and practical tips for approaching transitions with intention, calm, and clarity to decrease power struggles and increase collaboration. COR Parenting Community: www.caleykukla.com/cor "Get Silly" Challenge: www.caleykukla.com/getsilly…

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