Episode: Complaint O'Clock – A Family Ritual for Emotional Expression and conflict management Watch on Youtube Downloadable PDF instructions Timestamps: 00:00 – Welcome and Podcast Overview 00:27 – Mission: Helping Families Raise Resilient Children 00:50 – Invitation to Grow and Bloom Together 01:00 – Introducing Complaint O’Clock 01:19 – Emotional Intensity in Neurodivergent Kids 01:40 – Wanting Children to Feel Heard Without Overwhelm 02:03 – Discovering That the Whole Family Benefits 02:37 – What Complaint O’Clock Looks Like 03:03 – Ground rules 04:00 – The "triforce of communication" framework for responses 04:30 – Using the Triforce Framework at Home 04:54 – Creating a Focused, Distraction-Free Space 05:19 – Explaining the Triforce in Detail- communication Goals in Three Categories 06:08 – Listening, Empathy, and Problem-Solving Options 06:32 – Additional Ground Rules for Respectful Sharing 06:59 – Three-Minute Pause for Regulation 07:25 – Why Complaint O’Clock Works 07:44 – A Safe Container for Family Expression 08:39 – Teaching Emotional Regulation and Communication 09:01 – A Real-Life Example of Vulnerability and Repair 09:22 – Growth Through Reflecting and Owning Mistakes 09:45 – “Know Better, Do Better” Mindset 09:53 – How Complaint O’Clock Has Transformed the Family 10:13 – Reducing Complaints and Strengthening Skills 10:18 – Encouragement to Try It at Home   Please like, subscribe, and share with someone who could benefit from creating a safe space for emotional expression in their family. Thanks for listening to Growing Strong Roots! About Oak Bloom OT Oak Bloom OT provides holistic occupational therapy for children in Oakland, California, helping them develop functional life skills through interest-led learning and strong family collaboration. If You Found This Episode Helpful Please like, subscribe, and share with someone who could benefit from creating a safe space for emotional expression in their family. Thanks for listening to Growing Strong Roots!