It is an easy read with clear guides and realistic action steps that are so simple that everyone can take. This is a normal response to stress, however, having extended periods of stress and elevated levels of cortisol can lead to negative side effects such as weight gain, high blood pressure irritability and changes to your mood. At school her son was a rockstar but at home it was a different story and none of the “normal tools” worked. And when we see them differently we can respond to those "misbehavior" in a different way-a more empowering, problem solving, way for everyone involved. Backed by science and tested by hundreds of thousands of families, Calm the Chaos helps parents guide children to self-acceptance, compassion, and resilience.

Calm the Chaos is easy to read, broken down into bite sized elements and information, and full of doodles that help integrate and understand the information. Her framework is straight-forward and clearly based on a deep understanding, love and respect for all kids. With 5 kids in the home, Kaylene blamed herself and tried “all the things” on Pinterest and blog posts only to have them fail miserably. Then, this week's episode is designed for you and the countless parents experiencing similar challenges.

Each step employs a framework that is easy to remember, even when emotions run high: you ground yourself, you connect with your kid, you work with them to understand the catalyst and the issue at the heart, and then together you get curious about finding an empowered solution. Calm the Chaos is a book that every human should read, whether or not you’re a parent, because it offers a revolutionary framework for how to interact with every person in your life, at every stage of life, regardless of whether that person is neurotypical or neurodivergent.

We are building a strong and secure family team, and are making plans and choices and agreements based on our shared values and dreams. We are joined by Stefanie Cui, a dedicated member of the Calm the Chaos community, who has remarkably shifted her family's dynamic from confrontational to cooperative and affectionate. I’m also the founder of the parenting blog Lemon Lime Adventures, which gets over 3 million visitors a year.As the parent of a "challenging" kid, I feel like the author was speaking directly to me throughout this book. So far, it has given me light in a dark tunnel and has given me a sort of community that I have never had. Her experiences shed light on how the challenges of parenting, often felt in isolation, can evolve into a collective and supportive family experience. CTC) took all the (expert) teachings together into a community that was supportive, and I felt held. Through our partnership with Village Impact, we're committed to providing education, leadership, and opportunities that spark lasting change for children and youth in rural Kenya.