Ep. 22 - Raising Emotionally Healthy Kids Without Losing Yourself with Dr. Ashley DeLuccia

In this episode of the School Hours CEO Podcast, Danielle sits down with Dr. Ashley DeLuccia, mindful behavior therapy coach, educator, and the brilliant mind behind COPE. With a PhD in special education and a focus on emotional regulation and mindfulness, Ashley helps overwhelmed families create calmer homes and deeper connections using evidence-based strategies that actually work in real life.

If you’ve ever felt like your child’s behavior is running the house—or that you’re too dysregulated to show up as both the mom and CEO you want to be—this conversation is packed with tools and encouragement for you. Together, we talk about how to stop walking on eggshells, how to break cycles of emotional dysregulation, and how to model the kind of calm and resilience you want your kids to embody.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

  • Why emotional regulation skills are the foundation for both parenting and business balance

  • How to use “skill stacking” to regulate your nervous system throughout the day

  • The role of awareness in shifting out of overwhelm and snapping less at your kids (and partner!)

  • How to create personalized coping kits for your kids (think: Spider-Man Breath, Unicorn Breath, Sonic Breath)

  • The 3 R’s—Routine, Repetition, and Relationships—and how they transform both families and businesses

Connect with Dr. Ashley DeLuccia

  • Follow on Instagram: [Insert IG Link]

  • Download her free ebook: Five Steps to Cope Effectively (learn how to build your own coping kit) – [Insert link]

  • Explore her YouTube videos with breathing techniques for kids – [Insert link]

  • Subscribe to her Substack newsletter & podcast for ongoing support – [Insert link]

Links & Resources Mentioned in This Episode

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