In this episode, Jerrod explains why kids—from toddlers to teens—often act irrationally, what’s really happening in their developing brains, and how validation and nervous system–based parenting can turn power struggles into connection.

1. Why your child’s brain often operates like a “tiny caveman” under stress
2. The difference between the upstairs (thinking) brain and downstairs (emotional) brain
3. Why logic and lectures don’t work during tantrums or emotional meltdowns
4. How validation and co-regulation help kids calm faster and feel safe
5. Practical phrases to use when your child says things like “You ruined my life” or “You don’t care about me”
6. How to set boundaries without shaming or disconnecting
7. Simple tools to help your child move from big emotions back to learning and connection

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In this first episode, we explore what love really is, how it lives in the body and nervous system, and how parenting from love (instead of control) creates more calm, connection, and clarity for both you and your child.

1. Why love is something we feel and embody, not just something we say or do
2. How the nervous system and polyvagal theory shape behavior—for you and your child
3. What a General Theory of Love teaches us about safety, connection, and regulation
4. How love activates the prefrontal cortex for better decision-making and empathy
5. The impact of your first memory of feeling loved on your parenting today
6. Simple, body-based practices to help you regulate, slow down, and lead from love

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I’m Jerrod Zertuche—parent, behavior nerd, emotions expert, and active imagination enthusiast—here to give you the edge in parenting. In this show, we explore the “Parent From Love” feeling—the warm, open, connected space inside you that helps you make confident decisions on the fly, even when chaos surrounds you.

Each episode is designed to help you:

1. Stay grounded when your loved ones push your buttons
2. Break generational cycles in your family
3. Build confidence, self-love, and insight
4. Navigate parenting challenges without losing yourself

Kick back, take a deep breath, and smile—you are unconditionally loved. Listening may result in aha moments, confidence, and a legacy of love for your family tree.