#118 | Max's Oldest Turns 10!
Tue Oct 07 2025
Max and Matt break down one of parenting’s hardest skills, keeping your cool when everything’s falling apart. They talk about why kids always seem to test your patience at the worst times, what those triggers are actually teaching you, and how to recover after you blow up. From dad guilt to morning chaos to practical tools that actually help, this one’s a mix of real talk, science, and the kind of humor that makes you feel seen. Whether you’ve yelled at your kid today or just felt close, this episode is for every parent trying to stay calm and connected. Let’s gooo!
Timestamps:
0:00 – Intro & Catch-Up
2:45 – Losing Patience Moments
6:10 – Why We Snap
10:25 – Repair After Anger
14:00 – Dad Guilt Explained
18:15 – Triggers & Awareness
22:30 – Staying Calm Tips
27:45 – When to Apologize
33:00 – Letting Go Grace
36:03 – Closing Thoughts
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Max and Matt break down one of parenting’s hardest skills, keeping your cool when everything’s falling apart. They talk about why kids always seem to test your patience at the worst times, what those triggers are actually teaching you, and how to recover after you blow up. From dad guilt to morning chaos to practical tools that actually help, this one’s a mix of real talk, science, and the kind of humor that makes you feel seen. Whether you’ve yelled at your kid today or just felt close, this episode is for every parent trying to stay calm and connected. Let’s gooo! Timestamps: 0:00 – Intro & Catch-Up 2:45 – Losing Patience Moments 6:10 – Why We Snap 10:25 – Repair After Anger 14:00 – Dad Guilt Explained 18:15 – Triggers & Awareness 22:30 – Staying Calm Tips 27:45 – When to Apologize 33:00 – Letting Go Grace 36:03 – Closing Thoughts Buy Violet Archer on Amazon Here Milkless on Instagram Milkless on TikTok LISTEN + WATCH VIOLET ARCHER Follow on Instagram