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Your children do not just hear what you say. They can also sense your stress, anxiety, and emotional state. So how can parents regulate themselves before that stress spreads throughout the family?
In this episode of hol+ with Dr. Taz MD, New York Times bestselling author Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt opens up about the anxiety and overwhelm that can come with modern motherhood. She explains how learning about co-regulation changed the way she responds to tantrums, meltdowns, running late, and other stressful parenting moments.
Katherine shares how introducing meditation into her morning routine helped her feel calmer, become less reactive, and better handle whatever the day brings. She emphasizes that the solution will look different for every parent, whether it involves meditation, walking, exercising, asking for help, or simply creating a few quiet moments before the day begins.
Dr. Taz and Katherine also discuss:
• Why children often absorb and respond to their parents’ stress
• How regulating your own nervous system can help your children feel safer
• Why today’s parents may feel more anxious and overwhelmed
• The importance of asking for help instead of trying to do everything alone
• How grandparents can provide connection, support, and stability
• Staying connected with your partner when traditional date nights are difficult
• Why clear communication matters when dividing parenting responsibilities
• Katherine’s experience with postpartum anxiety during the pandemic
• How Ayurvedic practices supported her postpartum recovery
• Preparing older children and the wider family for a new baby
Katherine also shares how she and her husband, Chris Pratt, navigate parenting as a team. Rather than expecting each other to instinctively know what is needed, they focus on honest communication, regular check-ins, and clearly asking for support.
If parenting sometimes leaves you feeling overstimulated, anxious, or stretched beyond your limits, this conversation is a reminder that you do not need to be a perfect parent. Finding your own calm, accepting help, and reconnecting with the people around you can create a positive ripple effect throughout your family.
About Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt:
Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt is a New York Times bestselling author, animal advocate, and mother. She is an ambassador for Best Friends Animal Society and the ASPCA and a global ambassador for Special Olympics. Through her books, interviews, and BDA Baby platform, Katherine explores motherhood, pregnancy, family relationships, wellness, and the experiences that connect parents across different stages of life.
Connect with Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt:
https://www.katherineschwarzenegger.com/
https://www.instagram.com/katherineschwarzenegger/
https://www.youtube.com/@KatherineSchwarzenegger
About Dr. Taz:
Dr. Tasneem Bhatia (Dr. Taz) is a triple board-certified integrative medicine physician, bestselling author, and founder of hol+, a multi-location integrative medicine practice.
Learn more: https://doctortaz.com/about
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