Tired of yelling to get your child to listen? Feel like your only options are giving in or exploding? You're not alone — and this episode is for you.

In Episode 2 of From Tears to Talking, school counselor and mom of two Ashley Bell dives deep into one of the most common parenting and classroom challenges: how to set boundaries and enforce rules without yelling, shaming, or losing your cool.

You’ll learn how to use the 3 C’s of Boundary Setting — Clear, Calm, and Consistent — to create a home or classroom environment that’s safe, predictable, and emotionally supportive.

Whether you’re dealing with bedtime battles, screen-time struggles, or snack standoffs, this episode gives you practical, real-world tools to stay firm and loving at the same time.

Ashley shares:

✅ Why boundaries matter (even when kids fight them)
✅ How to be specific with your expectations
✅ The role of emotional regulation for YOU as the adult
✅ How consistency builds trust and decreases power struggles over time
✅ What to say (and not say) when your child pushes back

🎙️ Plus, this week’s free printable activity, the Stop & Go Choices Puzzle Craftivity, gives kids a hands-on way to sort behaviors we want to stop vs. behaviors we want to encourage using a fun traffic light metaphor.

This low-pressure learning tool makes it easy to teach self-control, emotional regulation, and respectful decision-making at home or school.

💬 Perfect for:

• Parents looking for positive tools
• Homeschool families needing social-emotional learning ideas
• Teachers and school counselors supporting behavior goals
• Anyone ready to stop yelling and start connecting

🔗 Mentioned in this episode:

• FREE Stop & Go Choice Puzzles Craftivity (coming soon)
• Watch on YouTube for a visual walkthrough (coming soon)
• Follow Ashley @mrsbellthecraftycounselor on Instagram

🎨 Download your FREE printable Stop & Go Choice Puzzle Craftivity here (coming soon)

Expand Your Toolbox: For even more engaging activities and resources, check out the expanded Stop & Go Choices Packet in The Crafty Counselor store or TheCraftyCounselorMB Etsy shop.

Learn more at mrsbellthecraftycounselor.com or www.fromtearstotalking.com

💛 Let’s go from chaos to connection—together.

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🌟 Up Next: Episode 3 – "When Kids Say Mean Things — How to Respond Without Losing It. "

Until then, stay calm, stay kind, and remember: firm and loving can exist in the same moment.

Are you ready to start the journey from tears to talking?!