The Parent Reset: 3 Micro-Routines to Calm Your Rising Before It Fuels the Storm

This episode is for parents who feel their own pulse kick in and worry they’ll say or do the thing that escalates a small moment into a full storm. I name the moment — that split second when your body is already rising — and normalise the biological pull to react. The core idea is simple: small, repeatable parent resets change the physiology that fuels escalation, so your limits land without shame or shouting. I teach three micro‑routines you can use in 30–90 seconds (a breath anchoring sequence, a short internal script that redirects blame, and a tiny environmental reset), show exactly when to use each one, and give two quick rehearsal exercises to build the habit. I offer age and neurodiversity adaptations, short co‑parent coordination tips, and a grounding close so you can practise without pressure. Subscribe to keep building one small habit at a time.