Our Day Falls Apart By The Afternoon, How Do I Fix It? | Unscripted Parent Coaching Session with Chinyelu
In this Unscripted Parent Coaching Session, I sit down with a mom who is struggling with chaotic afternoons while having a lack of energy and balancing children who need her attention.
We dive into how to create a rhythm that nurtures both the mom and her children, and to bring more calm, connection, and predictability to a part of the day that so often feels unmanageable.
As we talk through the real-life challenges of finding quiet moments, meeting everyone’s needs, and resetting the family rhythm, I offer guidance and practical tools you can begin to use right away.
In this episode, we explore:
What can cause afternoons to feel chaotic
The reasons children become clingy or unsettled
How to create small but powerful moments of connection
Ways to honor your need for rest without guilt
The role of rhythm and the 4 anchors in creating peaceful days
This episode will leave you feeling ready to reclaim the chaotic parts of your day.
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Creating Emotional Safety for Your Child at Bedtime for Better Sleep
In this solo episode of The We Nurture Podcast, Chinyelu shares insights to help you navigate one of the most tender parts of the day for your child: bedtime.
If your child resists going to sleep, expresses fears at night, or needs more from you at bedtime than you feel you have to give, you’re not alone. This episode explores why bedtime can bring so many big feelings to the surface—and how you can lovingly support your child through them, without losing your own sense of calm.
Chinyelu unpacks what bedtime fears may really be communicating, why it’s not always about the fear itself, and how rhythm and storytelling can be powerful tools for comfort and connection. You’ll come away with practical ideas and a renewed perspective on how to ease your evenings and support your child in feeling safe enough to rest.
In this episode, Chinyelu explores:
Why fears and resistance often show up at bedtime
What your child might really need at the end of the day
How to bring more connection and calm to the bedtime rhythm
The power of stories to meet emotional needs and ease anxiety
Simple shifts to help your child feel safe and ready for sleep
This episode will leave you feeling more grounded, more confident, and more equipped to handle bedtime with love and intention.
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DISCLAIMER: The content shared in this podcast and on this website is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your doctor or a qualified healthcare provider with any questions regarding a medical condition. Never ignore or delay seeking professional medical guidance based on information from this podcast or website.
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How to Curate Outside Toys and Backyard Play to Increase Your Child's Outdoor Play [From the Archives]
[From the Archives] This episode was originally aired on July 15th, 2022.
Spending time outdoors is real food for the soul, real food for the senses, as it nourishes the young child’s senses. Spending time outside helps your child breathe deeply and be better regulated.
Nature reduces overwhelm and eases tension. It will bring your child to a calm peaceful state. One of the great benefits of being out in nature is that it also gives your child time away from screens, and makes it possible for them to intimately reconnect with themselves.
Join me in this episode as I talk about the Foundational senses, outdoor activities that strengthen these senses, and how you can create an outdoor play area in your own backyard with toys that you curate that will interest your child and encourage them to spend hours in play outside.
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I'm Struggling to Get a Break Because My Child Won’t Play Alone
Welcome back to Unscripted Parent Coaching Sessions With Chinyelu!
In this episode, we revisit a mom I coached in the January 21st episode, where she shared how her daughter’s whining and lack of sleep were wearing her down. She begins with an update on what has changed since then before we dive into another challenge she’s facing—her daughter’s struggle with independent play.
She longs for more breathing room in her day, but instead, every moment feels like a demand for her attention. Whether it’s wanting to be entertained, needing constant engagement, or refusing to play alone, the weight of being in a constant out-breath is leaving her drained.
We explore ways to support her daughter so that she can begin to play more independently.
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How Long Should Potty Training Take?
Welcome back to Unscripted Parent Coaching Sessions With Chinyelu!
In this episode, I speak with a mom of two who’s feeling stuck in the potty training process with her 4-year-old. While her son is making progress, there’s one piece that just isn’t clicking—and it’s beginning to wear on her patience. We also talk about co-sleeping plus how to know when her 4-year-old is ready for a full day at school. Together, we explore how to meet his needs during this challenging, yet important time of transition.
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Disclaimer: The content shared in this podcast and on this website is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your doctor or a qualified healthcare provider with any questions regarding a medical condition. Never ignore or delay seeking professional medical guidance based on information from this podcast or website.
Every Tuesday, step into the office of parenting expert Chinyelu Kunz and listen in on real, recorded parenting coaching sessions as she guides each parent toward uncovering the root of their parenting challenge. In sessions with parents, Chinyelu navigates the range of parenting challenges from tantrums and sibling struggles to building rhythm and finding inner confidence in parenting. Each episode offers a window into the real-life experiences of parents just like you. Here, you’ll find pieces of your own story echoed in the experiences of others; a comforting reminder that you are not alone on this journey.
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