# E53: Big Feelings, Little Kids—Helping Children (and Parents) Regulate Emotions with Dr. Kahlila Robinson

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Podcast: [Mighty As A Mother](https://stenobird.com/podcast/mighty-as-a-mother-6380020)
Published: 2025-06-17T10:35:00+00:00
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## Resource

Today, we sit down with Dr. Kahlila Robinson, a licensed clinical psychologist, parent coach, and co-author of The Self-Regulation Workbook for Children Ages 5 to 8: A Parent-Child Resource for Engaging in Healthy Coping Skills and Building . Known for her grounded, compassionate approach, Dr. Robinson brings over 20 years of experience helping families navigate the emotional rollercoaster of childhood—and parenthood. Kalila shares powerful and practical strategies for supporting our children's emotional development while keeping our own cool in the process. She reminds us that parenting isn't about perfection—it's about connection, co-regulation, and a whole lot of grace (plus maybe a Band-Aid or two). In this episode, we dive into: Why your child's meltdown might not actually be about the Band-Aid What co-regulation really means—and how to do it when you're running on empty How parents accidentally shut down emotions (hello, 8 p.m. M&Ms) and what to try instead Simple tools for calming yourself down before reacting (yes, even sticking your head in the freezer counts) Why full emotional expression is healthy for kids—and how it helps them build long-term coping skills How to build a family culture where feelings are welcomed, not rushed away A sneak peek into her interactive workbook that helps kids (and parents) build emotional resilience together Links: Instagram: @khalilarobinsonphd Book: The Self-Regulation Workbook for Children Ages 5 to 8: A Parent-Child Resource for Engaging in Healthy Coping Skills and Building Website: https://www.kahlilarobinsonphd.com/ For more authentic and honest motherhood conversation, subscribe to Mighty as a Mother: Apple Podcasts | Spotify Podcasts | Google Podcasts

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