
If your mornings feel frantic, bedtime feels like psychological warfare, and brushing your kid's teeth somehow turns into a full-scale hostage negotiation… this episode is for you! Sarah is joined by bestselling author, recording artist, and kids mindfulness teacher Kira Willey for a conversation that every parent in the trenches of chaos, transitions, and tiny emotional breakdowns needs to hear 😅Kira’s new book, The Joyful Child: Calm the Chaos, Connect with Your Kids, and Create More Happiness in Your Daily Routines, offers practical, playful ways to help kids regulate emotions, navigate transitions, and create more calm and connection in everyday family life, without expecting parents to become perfect zen masters overnight.In this episode, we discuss:Making daily routines feel more playful and connectedHow to reduce transition meltdownsSimple ways to introduce mindfulness to kidsHelping children regulate emotions before they spiralWhy “presence over perfection” matters in parentingand much more!Want more from our guest?Kira Willey Instagram Get her book The Joyful Child HEREListen to her on Spotify!Want more from Sarah?Personal Instagram: @SarahMerrill_HallShare some Laughs: @bigkidproblemsCheck out our new Show IG! @bottleserviceBKPShop Sarah's Pregnancy/ Postpartum Must Haves on AmazonShop Bottle Service MERCH! Email your questions to Sarah@bigkidproblems.com for a chance to be featured on the show!Big thank you to our episode sponsors!Quince - From quick dinners to slow simmers, Quince has the cookware to make it all better!RULA: Connect with quality therapists and mental health expertsLittle Spoon - Make mealtime easy with 30% off with code BOTTLESERVICE30Kindred Bravely - 20% off your first order when you go to KindredBravely.com/BOTTLESERVICESee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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