VIRTUAL: Triggered - Keeping Your Cool When Your Kids Don’t (with Fei Wyatt)
- Date
- 2026-02-11
- Host
- mysha happenings
About this event
Big reactions from kids can bring up big reactions in adults, especially when you are already stretched thin. Triggered - Keeping Your Cool When Your Kids Don’t is a conversation designed to help parents and caregivers understand what is happening in those heated moments and respond with more steadiness, clarity, and self-control. If you have ever walked away from a meltdown, argument, or power struggle wishing you had handled it differently, this event speaks directly to that experience. With Fei Wyatt leading the session, you can expect a thoughtful, practical discussion focused on staying grounded when emotions run high at home. About the Event This event centers on a challenge many parents know well: your child is overwhelmed, defiant, upset, or escalating, and suddenly you are triggered too. Rather than offering vague advice about simply "staying calm," this session is built around the real emotional dynamics that show up in family life. The focus is not on being a perfect parent. It is on learning how to notice your own emotional activation sooner, understand what tends to set you off, and build more useful responses in the moment. That makes this especially valuable for people who want practical emotional tools, not just theory. The title suggests a clear and relatable theme: keeping your cool when your kids do not. Expect a grounded conversation about emotional regulation, parenting under stress, and how adults can create a steadier environment even when a child is having a hard time. Although the title begins with VIRTUAL, the listed location notes In person, so attendees should pay close attention to the event page and any follow-up communication for access details. Either way, the event is positioned as a shared learning experience where the goal is insight, reflection, and usable takeaways. What to Expect You can expect a session that is likely to explore the emotional chain reaction that happens when children become dysregulated and adults feel themselves pulled into the same storm. Rather than treating these moments as isolated parenting failures, the conversation is likely to frame them as patterns that can be understood and changed. Topics attendees will likely engage with include: Common triggers that make it harder to respond calmly How stress shows up in the body and mind during parenting conflicts Ways to pause before reacting when emotions spike Strategies for de-escalation that support both you and your child Reflection on recurring family dynamics that keep difficult moments repeating Because this is presented as a talk or guided discussion, the experience may include teaching, examples, and space to think about your own parenting situations. If you often find that your best intentions disappear in the heat of the moment, this kind of format can help you connect ideas to real-life interactions. You should also expect a community-minded atmosphere. The event tags include community, networking, meetup, and social, which suggests this may not feel like a purely formal lecture. There may be an opportunity to connect with others who are navigating similar parenting pressures and looking for more grounded ways to respond. Why Attend Parenting advice often focuses on what your child needs, but many hard moments hinge on what is happening inside the adult. This event is valuable because it shifts some of that attention to your internal experience without blame or shame. That is where meaningful change often begins. Attending can help you build language for experiences that are easy to judge but harder to understand. When you can recognize your own triggers more clearly, it becomes easier to interrupt old reactions and choose a response that aligns with the kind of parent or caregiver you want to be. You may leave with takeaways such as: A clearer understanding of why certain behaviors from your child hit so hard More awareness of your own escalation patterns Practical ideas for staying regulated in tense moments A stronger foundation for responding instead of reacting Reassurance that these struggles are common and workable This event may also be especially helpful if you are in a season where parenting feels emotionally intense. Whether you are dealing with tantrums, teen conflict, constant negotiation, or the slow build of daily stress, a focused conversation on triggers and self-regulation can offer immediate relevance. Practical Details When: Wednesday, February 11 at 1:00 PM EST Location: Listed as In person The event title includes VIRTUAL, while the location field says In person, so it is worth confirming the final format before attending. Check the registration page and any confirmation messages carefully so you know whether to plan for a physical arrival or online access. The midday timing makes this a strong fit for parents, caregivers, and community members who can step away during early afternoon hours. If your schedule is usually packed, it may be worth blocking off the time in advance so you can arrive focused rather than rushed. If this topic feels personal, that is a good sign. This event is meant for people who want more than surface-level parenting tips. It offers a chance to slow down, examine what happens in difficult moments, and come away with a steadier, more intentional approach to the moments that test you most.
Who should attend
This is for you if parenting or caregiving sometimes feels emotionally intense and you want more practical ways to stay steady when things escalate. - You are a **parent or caregiver** who wants to respond more calmly when your child is upset, defiant, overwhelmed, or melting down. - You notice that certain behaviors from your kids **trigger a bigger reaction in you** than you would like, and you want to understand why. - You are looking for **real-world emotional regulation tools**, not abstract advice that falls apart in stressful moments. - You value spaces that feel **supportive and community-oriented**, where other adults understand the pressure of trying to keep it together at home. - You have been reflecting on your parenting patterns and want help moving from **reactive habits to more intentional responses**. - You are curious about how your own stress, history, or overload may shape family conflict and want a more grounded way to handle hard interactions. You do not need to have everything figured out to benefit from this session. If you care deeply about how you show up with your kids and want practical insight you can actually use, you will likely feel right at home here.