I need a moment.
A simple pause-and-choose card for the moments when frustration starts to rise.
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Parent From Love · Jerrod Zertuche, M.Ed., BCBA
More connection.
More play.
More room to be human.
Parenting can bring out reactions you never expected, even when you know how you want to respond.
I help parents understand their own reactions, make sense of their child’s behavior, and practice new ways of navigating hard moments with compassion, confidence, and a little silliness.
A place to begin
Something helpful for today.
You’re welcome to explore at your own pace. Start with whatever feels useful for your family right now.
I want to understand.
Five reflection questions to help you notice patterns and choose one small next step.
Use the reflection worksheet →I want to reconnect.
Five playful invitations you can adapt to your child and enjoy together.
Explore connection ideas →Keep exploring: guided meditations · parenting articles · videos
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Dad. Educator. Fellow human.
Hi, I’m Jerrod.
M.Ed. · Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Founder of Parent From Love
Since 2012, I’ve worked with children and parents in their homes. Then I became a dad myself and found myself asking the same question so many parents ask:
Why is it so hard to respond the way I want to when things get tough?
That question is at the heart of Parent From Love. My work brings together an understanding of behavior, nervous system support, and everyday opportunities for play and connection.
I care about helping families build more compassion, understanding, and unconditional love into daily life.
Read my story →What we practice
Small shifts in everyday moments.
Understand
Get curious about your child’s development, what their behavior may be communicating, and your own responses.
Try the reflection worksheet →Find steadiness
Explore ways to notice stress and create a little more room to choose your next response.
Practice a pause →Connect & practice
Bring together playful connection, clear boundaries, and practical skills that fit your family.
Try a connection activity →Your free parenting toolkit
A small practice for a real-life moment.
These short activities are yours to use and return to. No sign-up needed. Choose one that feels useful today.
01 · Pause & choose
A little space before your next response.
When you notice yourself getting frustrated, try one small pause. You don’t have to feel completely calm to choose a gentler next step.
- Notice: “I’m getting frustrated.” Feel your feet against the floor and let your shoulders soften if that feels comfortable.
- Make room: Keep your child safely supervised. If it helps, say, “I’m taking a moment so I can listen.”
- Choose one next step: Use fewer words, soften your voice, or state a clear boundary: “I won’t let you hit. I’m here to help.”
- Return: When you’re both ready, reconnect and decide what needs to happen next.
A prompt to practice, not a promise that a difficult moment will end immediately.
Explore guided meditations →02 · Get curious
Your parenting-pattern reflection.
Choose a recent, manageable moment and jot down a few words for each question. This is an invitation to notice patterns, not a score or diagnosis.
- What happened? Describe what you saw and heard, without labels such as “naughty” or “bad.”
- What was happening for me? Notice thoughts, feelings, and everyday needs such as rest, food, or support.
- What might have been hard for my child? Consider a transition, disappointment, a difficult task, or a need for connection. Leave room for uncertainty.
- What helped, even a little? Look for one thing worth trying again.
- What could I try next time? Pick one small action, such as giving a transition warning or asking for help.
Finish this sentence: “Next time I notice ___, I’ll try ___.”
Explore more parenting ideas →03 · Connect through play
Five little invitations to connect.
Pick an idea that suits your child’s age, interests, and abilities. Invite them to join, follow their cues, and let “no” be an acceptable answer.
- Let them lead. Spend five minutes following their choice of play. Notice what they enjoy without turning it into a lesson.
- Try a silly voice. Let a sock puppet or a very confused teddy bear ask a friendly question.
- Mirror me. Take turns making gentle movements or funny faces for the other person to copy.
- Make a tiny story. Start with “Once there was a…” and take turns adding a sentence, sound, or gesture.
- Create a reunion ritual. Choose a wave, a shared joke, or a hug if your child wants one.
Play can simply be time enjoyed together. If your child is upset, start by listening and offering comfort; save the silliness for when it’s welcome.
Watch more from Parent From Love →When you’d like support
Let’s find what fits your family.
Sometimes it helps to have someone alongside you. Here are a few ways to take the next step.
Parent coaching
Personalized support to explore the moments that feel difficult and practice new ways forward.
Ask about coaching →Parent From Love program
Learn more about the approach and the learning opportunities available.
Explore the program →A free conversation
Share what’s happening in your family and talk through whether working together feels like a fit.
Book a free call →You’re welcome here
Begin where you are.
Take a breath. Explore an idea. Try something small.
There’s room to learn as you go.