How much of our parenting is shaped by how we were parented? This week on Mama Work It, Marisa sits down with licensed therapist and parenting educator Ashley Ayala to talk about breaking generational patterns, emotional regulation, and raising connected, resilient kids. Ashley shares practical tools for understanding child behavior, navigating triggers, repairing after conflict, and parenting with more compassion and confidence. We discuss: Breaking intergenerational parenting cycles Nervous system regulation for moms and kids Connection-based discipline Healing family dynamics Letting go of parenting perfectionism If you’ve ever wondered how to parent differently than you were raised—this conversation is for you. Connect with Ashley: www.themodernparent247.com https://www.instagram.com/the_modern_parent/ https://www.youtube.com/@themodernparent Don't forget to subscribe to the Mama Work It Newsletter so you never miss a working mom beat: www.mamaworkit.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices