Are you tired of feeling helpless during your child's meltdowns and tantrums? Do you wish you had a clear roadmap to navigate big feelings with calm and confidence?In "The Heart-Centered Parent: Connecting, Nurturing, and Empowering Your Way to a Happier Family," Jeremy Jensen provides a compassionate guide to understanding and responding to your child's emotions. This book teaches you to move past frustration and connect with your child, transforming difficult moments into opportunities for growth and deeper bonds.This is more than just a book; it's a practical toolkit for creating a positive and emotionally intelligent family environment. Inside, you will discover: The core philosophy of "Connection Before Correction," which is the foundation of the book's approach.The three-step "Good Little Souls Behavior Manager Tool," designed to help you quickly diagnose and respond to a child's behavior in the moment.The difference between a tantrum and a meltdown, and specific, responsive strategies for each. Tantrums are often goal-oriented, while meltdowns are a loss of control triggered by an overwhelmed nervous system.Proactive strategies to prevent meltdowns from happening in the first place, such as establishing routines, teaching emotional vocabulary, and using visual schedules.In-the-moment techniques for de-escalating a crisis, including staying calm, offering a safe space, and using simple language.Post-crisis repair and reflection, which helps you reconnect and teach your child new coping skills.Every big feeling is a chance to build a stronger connection and teach a lasting lesson. With "The Heart-Centered Parent," you will learn how to guide your child to develop the emotional intelligence they need to thrive.