Why Your Child’s Regulation Starts with You with Dr. Kahlila Robinson & Sarah Gertzenzang, LCSW
In this episode of the Modern Mommy Doc Podcast, Dr. Whitney is joined by Kahlila Robinson and Sarah Gertzenzang, co-authors of The Self-Regulation Workbook for Children Ages 5–8. Together, they dive into the critical role self-regulation plays in kids’ emotional well-being—and how parents can support it at home.
Dr. Robinson and Sarah share why they created a resource that’s accessible, practical, and ready-to-use—a workbook parents can read one night and apply the next morning. They explain why self-regulation isn’t just about what kids learn at school, but about what’s modeled at home—and how parents’ ability to stay calm and reflect directly shapes their children’s resilience.
You’ll hear:
- Why social-emotional learning in schools is important—but not enough on its own.
- The crucial role of parent self-regulation in helping kids develop healthy coping skills.
- A refreshing reminder that parents don’t need to be perfect—just consistent about 60% of the time.
- How to find middle ground between strict, rigid parenting and letting emotions run wild.
- Evidence-based strategies distilled into approachable exercises for both kids and parents.
Dr. Robinson and Sarah also share their philosophy: parenting isn’t about outsourcing regulation to schools or therapists. It’s about connection, repair, and reflection at home—and giving ourselves grace along the way.
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