Hosted by Arbara Rogers · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 16 episodes
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The Gentle Middle is a calm, parent-facing podcast about navigating life with young children without extremes or perfection.Hosted by Arbara, a licensed mental health counselor, registered play therapist, and first-time parent, this podcast blends professional insight with lived experience. Episodes explore emotional regulation, connection, routines, play, and early childhood development, alongside reflections from real life as it unfolds.This space is for parents learning as they go — finding steadiness, support, and clarity in the middle.
Arbara Rogers hosts The Gentle Middle: A Calm Parenting Podcast, a kids show with 16 episodes published.
When it feels like your child isn’t listening, it can be frustrating — especially when you’re repeating the same direction over and over without a response. In this episode, we explore why “not listening” is often misund
Show notesPower struggles with young children can feel exhausting. One moment you’re giving a simple direction, and the next you’re caught in a back-and-forth that leaves everyone frustrated. In this episode, we explore why power
Show notesWhen a child struggles with behavior, consequences are often the first tool adults reach for. But consequences don’t actually teach emotional regulation. In this episode, we explore why regulation is a nervous system ski
Show notesMany parents worry that their child isn’t listening — especially when directions are repeated and nothing seems to change. These moments can feel exhausting and discouraging, even when parents are trying to stay calm and
Show notesSome children seem more reactive, anxious, or unsettled, especially during transitions or changes in routine. In this episode, we explore why predictability plays such an important role in helping young children feel saf
Show notesMany parents feel pressure to respond perfectly — to stay calm every time, say the right thing, and avoid mistakes. In this episode, we explore why consistency matters far more than perfection in early childhood developm
Show notesMany parents feel discouraged by how often they have to repeat the same boundaries, reminders, and expectations. In this episode, we explore why repetition is not a sign that children aren’t learning, but one of the prim
Show notesTransitions are one of the most challenging parts of a young child’s day. In this episode, we explore why transitions are so hard for young children from a developmental and nervous system perspective. We talk about what
Show notesWhy Connection Is the Foundation of Discipline Discipline is often misunderstood as control, correction, or consequences. In this episode, we explore why connection is the foundation of effective discipline and how relat
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Many parents are told that children need to learn how to calm themselves — but for young children, regulation isn’t something they can do on demand. In this episode, we explore why children need adults to stay calm with
Show notesWhen children are having a hard time, many adults feel pressure to fix the moment quickly or step away until things calm down. In this episode, we slow that moment down and explore what children actually learn when adult
Show notesTime-outs are often used with the intention of helping children calm down or learn self-control. Many parents rely on them because they want to set boundaries and support their child’s development. In this episode, we sl
Show notesBig emotions in young children are often labeled as bad behavior. Crying, yelling, or melting down can be seen as something that needs to be corrected or stopped as quickly as possible. In this episode, we slow that assu
Show notesThe idea of self-regulation is often discussed in parenting spaces, but for young children, that expectation can be misleading. In this episode, Arbara explains why self-regulation doesn’t develop independently in early
Show notesMany parents feel pressure to follow schedules, even when they don’t seem to work for their child or family. In this episode, Arbara explores the difference between schedules and routines, why routines tend to be more su
Show notesPlay is often talked about as helpful for emotional regulation, but many parents are left wondering what that actually means in everyday life. In this episode, Arbara explains what emotional regulation really is, why you
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The Gentle Middle: A Calm Parenting Podcast is hosted by Arbara Rogers. The show is categorised under kids (family) and has published 16 episodes.
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