Sean Donohue Show

Most kids don’t respond to lectures, consequences, or raised voices—

and parents end up feeling stuck, frustrated, and out of tools.

Sean breaks down the exact phrases that help tough, resistant, or emotionally intense kids feel seen, lower their defenses, and actually listen without power struggles.

This conversation gives parents language they can use in real moments to build connection, increase cooperation, and lead with calm authority instead of control.

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Parenting comes with emotional whiplash—

love, guilt, anger, joy, fear, sometimes all in the same hour.

Sean breaks down why these intense emotions are normal, how parents get hijacked by them, and what it actually looks like to stay grounded and lead well in the middle of the chaos.

This conversation helps parents stop shaming themselves for big feelings and start using emotional awareness as a strength instead of a liability.

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Sean's clients and VIP Members reach out to him when their child is acting out, consistently struggling and the home life is quietly falling apart—

and they need help, tools and direction.

This "Ask Sean" conversation breaks down how to tell the difference between normal struggles and red flags, what not to do when fear takes over, and how to show up as a steady, emotionally intelligent leader when your child needs you most.

It’s a practical, grounding guide for parents who feel overwhelmed, worried, and desperate to help without making things worse.

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Parenting feels impossible when you keep trying to solve emotional problems with logic. Kids don’t melt down because your argument wasn’t strong enough. Teens don’t shut down because you didn’t explain yourself clearly. Families struggle because emotions don’t follow rules, timelines, or reason.

In this conversation, Sean breaks down why parenting is so frustrating for thoughtful, intelligent adults—and why the very skills that make someone successful at work often fail at home.

He explains the difference between logical thinking and emotional leadership, how fear hijacks both parents and kids, and what actually helps de-escalate chaos instead of making it worse.

This episode helps parents stop asking, “Why doesn’t this make sense?” and start learning how to lead emotionally, regulate themselves, and respond in ways that actually work—especially in the heat of the moment.

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Being firm doesn’t mean being harsh. Being kind doesn’t mean being permissive. The real challenge is knowing how to hold boundaries and stay connected—especially when emotions are high.

Sean breaks down what firm and kind actually looks like in real life, why so many parents swing between being too soft and too reactive, and how fear, guilt, and exhaustion quietly sabotage good intentions.

He explains how to lead with calm authority, respond instead of react, and create boundaries that teach rather than punish.

This episode gives parents a practical framework for becoming the steady, emotionally intelligent leader their kids need—without yelling, lecturing, or giving in.

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