Parenting can feel overwhelming, especially during stressful mornings, sibling fights, emotional meltdowns, and the constant pressure to “get it right.” Angie Weber joins Hans and Cristina on the Parent Confidence Lab podcast to share her CALM Approach to Parenting, a practical framework designed to help parents regulate emotions, communicate more effectively, and build stronger family connections. From emotional regulation and family meetings to co-parenting and divorce support, Angie offers honest, actionable advice for parents navigating the chaos of everyday family life.

What You’ll Learn

• The four pillars of Angie’s CALM parenting framework
• Why emotional regulation starts with the parent first
• How giving children choices reduces power struggles
• The difference between consequences and ultimatums
• Why family meetings can improve communication and reduce stress
• How parents can recognize emotional triggers before reacting
• Why giving yourself grace is essential in parenting
• How co-parenting tools can strengthen family relationships after divorce

About Angie Weber

Angie Weber is a parent coach, speaker, CEO of The Parent Toolbox, and director of the Divorce Support Collective. Through her coaching programs, parenting tools, and educational resources, Angie helps parents build calmer homes, stronger emotional connections, and healthier communication habits with their children and partners.

Connect with Angie

• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/angieweber
• The Parent Toolbox: theparenttoolbox.info
• Divorce Support Collective

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Most parents leave pediatric appointments with unanswered questions, and most healthcare tech ignores that. Dr. Alex Butler, pediatric hospitalist at Boston Children’s Hospital and founder of Alcott, joins Hans and Cristina to talk about why families are left out of healthcare innovation and what we can do about it. If you’ve ever walked out of a doctor’s visit wishing you’d said more, this one’s for you.

What You’ll Learn

• Why parents are the most underutilized resource in pediatric care
• How to make the most of a 15-minute doctor’s appointment
• What AI tools like Alcott are doing to empower families
• How to trust your gut, even when a doctor pushes back
• Why social media sets unrealistic parenting expectations

About Alex Butler

Dr. Alex Butler is a pediatric hospitalist at Boston Children’s Hospital and founder of Alcott, a free tool that helps parents prepare for and get more out of every healthcare visit.

Connect with Alex

• LinkedIn: Alex Butler
• Alcott: alcottai.com

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• YouTube
• iHeart Radio
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