About this episode
Licensed marriage and family therapist Dr. Cassidy Freitas joins Kristie and Felicia to unpack everything on co-regulation in parenting. Dr. Freitas breaks down advice like how a parent's calm presence can regulate a child's nervous system, and the crucial difference between gentle parenting and permissiveness. Some takeaways: What it means to be a calm anchor for your child's nervous system The crucial difference between gentle parenting and permissive parenting Why understanding your own triggers is the first step to co-regulation The power of "repairing" after conflict to build a stronger connection For sponsorships, please reach out to wytt@besttherapists.com Be the first to join the upcoming WYTT Substack Follow Felicia on Instagram Follow WYTT on Instagram Book Mentioned: Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers Resource for Teachers in early childhood education: Teaching through Emotions . Connect with Dr. Cassidy: Cassidy's Website Listen to Holding Space Podcast Subscribe to Cassidy's Substack Follow Cassidy on Instagram The Crafted Practice and The Established Therapist Toolkit *Hosts: Kristie Plantinga and Felicia Keller Boyle *Watch full episodes on YouTube: What Your Therapist Thinks *Brought to you by BestTherapists.com *Produced by PodVision. If you found this episode helpful, please subscribe, rate, and leave a review, or share it with a friend who might need it! This podcast is for entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for professional mental health care. If you’re struggling, please reach out to a licensed therapist or call your local crisis line for support.