Start Here: Turn Parenting Chaos Into Calm – Raise Strong Trailer
Thursday, April 23, 2026
When your child loses control, it can feel like they’ve pulled the whole house into their storm.
If you’ve ever thought, “I know yelling doesn’t help… but I just don’t know what else to do,” this podcast is for you.
Welcome to Raise Strong — the show that helps you turn parenting stress into strength and power struggles into moments of connection. Hosted by Alex Anderson-Kahl, a school psychologist and parent coach, each episode blends child psychology, empathy, and real-life strategies to help you stay calm, confident, and connected — even on the hardest days.
You’ll learn:
💙 How to stay calm when your child isn’t
💙 What to say instead of “You’re fine”
💙 How to set boundaries without shame
💙 How to raise resilient, emotionally intelligent kids
Because strong kids start with supported parents.
Take a deep breath — you’re doing better than you think.
🎧 Follow Raise Strong wherever you listen to podcasts and join us each week for calm, connection, and growth.
Alex Anderson-Kahl
Hi, I'm Alex Anderson-Kahl
School Psychologist & Parent Coach
Welcome, friend. I know firsthand how overwhelming it feels to navigate big emotions and daily parenting battles. While I don’t have children of my own, my years spent working with families have shown me that you don’t need to be perfect to build a resilient home—you just need the right support.
Here, we break down child psychology and polyvagal theory into simple, shame-free strategies you can actually use today. Grab a cup of coffee, take a deep breath, and let’s build a calmer home together, one moment at a time
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