107 Finding Strength in the Everyday with Rose Couse

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Kids with Big Emotions Podcast

Andi Clark

123 episodes

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If your child has big emotions that affect your daily life, you are not alone. Since my son was born he has experienced intense anxiety and emotional outbursts that have been challenging. This led me to become a sleep, stress, and resilience coach helping me understand and learn how to regulate my son's nervous system so he was not living in a stressed fight or flight state all of the time. The school environment heightened his anxiety as they focused on managing his outbursts rather than understanding their root causes. While navigating these complexities, I’ve faced numerous challenges and setbacks. However, each phase of my son's development has brought new opportunities for growth and learning for both of us. It’s a continuous process, but it is possible to support and understand children with big emotions more effectively. Through this podcast, I aim to reassure and inspire you. Many children experience intense emotions, and together, we can discover better ways to support not only them but also your entire family. Join me on this journey, and let’s learn from each other. Visit my website at www.andiclark.com to learn more about my experiences and access valuable resources. With over 30 years in the health world, I'm here to share my knowledge and support you every step of the way.

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107 Finding Strength in the Everyday with Rose Couse

Kids with Big Emotions Podcast

46 minutes 8 seconds

8 months ago

107 Finding Strength in the Everyday with Rose Couse

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In this heart-opening conversation, I’m joined by an early childhood expert, parent coach, and grandma Rose Couse. With over 40 years of experience supporting kids, educators, and families, Rose shares powerful insights on parenting through grief, the true meaning of self-care, and how to shift from judgment to compassion in your parenting journey.

We talk about the invisible load parents carry, the guilt that often surrounds taking time for ourselves, and how small, daily moments of awareness can help us better connect with our kids—and ourselves.

Key Takeaways

Self-care isn’t a luxury—it’s a necessity for parenting with presence and compassion.
Awareness of your internal experience is key to helping your child regulate theirs.
Regulation is contagious—your nervous system affects your child’s.
Grief, stress, and trauma show up in parenting in subtle and powerful ways.
You’re doing better than you think. Shifting your inner dialogue can change how you show up.

Episode Highlights

00:00 – Welcome and guest intro

02:00 – Rose’s journey from early childhood educator to parent coach

04:00 – The biggest surprise of parenting: It’s not just about the kids

06:30 – Why parents need self-awareness to parent well

08:15 – Parenting through grief and the invisible fear of not doing “enough”

10:45 – Breaking generational patterns of putting yourself last

12:30 – Why we admire others’ strength but struggle to see our own

14:45 – The healing power of community and connection

17:30 – What real self-care looks like (hint: it’s not bubble baths)

20:15 – Understanding the “body budget” and parenting under stress

23:30 – Why breathing for 12 minutes a day changes your brain

27:15 – Simple grounding tools in the middle of chaos

30:00 – Modeling emotional awareness for your kids

32:30 – Joy as a parenting practice

36:00 – The importance of celebrating small wins

39:00 – Helping kids notice their own body signals and emotions

42:00 – Three questions to ground yourself in hard parenting moments

44:00 – Final thoughts and how to connect with Rose

Resources Mentioned

Rose’s blog + parent coaching: http://www.rmcouse.ca/
Robin Gobbel – trauma-informed parenting educator: robingobbel.com
Amishi Jha’s work on attention and focus – including her breathing practice research
Lisa Feldman Barrett’s “body budget” concept – from How Emotions Are Made
Rick Hanson’s “Velcro vs. Teflon” idea – from Hardwiring Happiness

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