Big emotions aren’t the enemy, they’re the training ground. In this episode of Parenting Unfiltered, host Sara Kapp sits down with licensed clinical social worker and mom-of-three Nikki Mundahl from Comfy Couch Counseling. Nikki shares simple, realistic ways to help kids (toddlers through elementary) calm down, and bounce back, especially when the holidays turn routines upside down and sibling battles heat up. 

From “connection before correction” to quick scripts you can use in the grocery checkout line, Nikki keeps it practical: validate the feeling, redirect the behavior, and remember that kids are resilient when we give them the tools early. Perfect for parents who want fewer meltdowns and more peace this holiday season.