# #272: Self Care - Not Neglecting Our Own Needs - Emotional Self-Regulation - Part One Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-simplicity-parenting-podcast-with-kim-john-payne-485010/272-self-care-not-neglecting-our-own-needs-emotional-self-regulation-part-one Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-simplicity-parenting-podcast-with-kim-john-payne-485010/272-self-care-not-neglecting-our-own-needs-emotional-self-regulation-part-one.md Podcast: [The Simplicity Parenting Podcast with Kim John Payne](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-simplicity-parenting-podcast-with-kim-john-payne-485010) Published: 2025-07-24T20:30:00+00:00 Episode link: https://www.simplicityparenting.com/podcasts/the-simplicity-parenting-podcast-with-kim-john-payne/episodes/2149064175 Audio file: https://app.kajabi.com/podcasts/medias/2149064175.mp3 Processing state: not_requested JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-simplicity-parenting-podcast-with-kim-john-payne-485010/episodes/272-self-care-not-neglecting-our-own-needs-emotional-self-regulation-part-one Duration seconds: 806 ## Resource In the first of a five-part series on Emotional Self-Regulation, Kim John Payne reflects on the quiet power of micro self-care - small, intentional moments that help parents replenish their emotional reserves. He shares how the early demands of parenting often push self-care to the margins, yet carving out even brief pauses to do something nourishing can build a foundation for greater resilience. Whether it’s a mindful walk, a short moment with a book, or simply sitting with a cup of tea, these gentle rituals can grow over time and help us stay emotionally steady amidst the ups and downs of family life. Kim reminds us that caring for ourselves is not selfish, but essential to being present and attuned with our children. 🍎 Simplicity Parenting Coach Training πŸ““ Being At Your Best Care Professionals Seminar ❀️  Support the Podcast πŸ“‘   Simplicity Parenting Starter Kit πŸ“²   Request a Consultation with Kim John Payne πŸ“š   Simplicity Parenting Book Store ## Actions - request_transcript: `POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-simplicity-parenting-podcast-with-kim-john-payne-485010/episodes/272-self-care-not-neglecting-our-own-needs-emotional-self-regulation-part-one/transcription-requests` β€” Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode. - read_markdown: `GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-simplicity-parenting-podcast-with-kim-john-payne-485010/272-self-care-not-neglecting-our-own-needs-emotional-self-regulation-part-one.md` β€” Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource. A page view does not enqueue transcription. Agents should invoke `request_transcript` explicitly when they need this episode processed. ## Transcript Full transcripts are not published on public pages unless there is a clear rights basis.