Meet Ashley Jangro
Mom of six, Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate (LPCC), life coach, and your guide to becoming steady within
Parenting a child with big emotions isn't easy. If you're here, chances are, you know that firsthand.
Maybe you've spent hours googling "why won't my child just LISTEN?" at 2 AM. Maybe you've tried all the "calm parenting" advice out there but still find yourself losing your cool faster than you'd like to admit. (No judgment—been there, done that, got the "#1 Mom" coffee mug I definitely didn't earn.)
I've been there, too. And I know how exhausting it feels when your child's emotional tornado meets your own inner hurricane.
But I also discovered something that changes everything. And that's why I created Steady Within—because contrary to what Instagram suggests, you don't need to be a zen-master parent with perfectly behaved children and an inexplicably beige playroom.
My Journey to Becoming Steady(ish)
Years ago, I found myself in a situation no parent ever wants to be in. My child was struggling with their mental health, and no matter what I did, I felt completely powerless to help.
Therapy had waitlists. Parenting books left me with more questions than answers. And even though I was doing everything I could, it felt like I was failing spectacularly.
That experience set me on a path that transformed our entire family.
I went back to school to become a therapist (because apparently sleep is overrated when you have six kids). I trained as a life coach. I immersed myself in understanding how emotions work in the brain, particularly through mirror neurons—the way our children's brains literally pattern themselves after our own.
And here was my breakthrough realization:
The more I worked on processing my own emotions, the more my child began to regulate, too. Not because I was teaching them techniques, but because they were watching me
MODEL regulation.
Translation: Your child is essentially a neurological mirror, reflecting back your emotional responses in real-time. (No pressure or anything...)
I witnessed firsthand how mirror neurons create a powerful connection between a parent's emotional state and their child's developing brain.
That shift changed everything—not just for my child, but for our entire family.
And I knew I had to share these tools with other parents who were also hiding in the bathroom wondering if they were irreparably damaging their children. (Spoiler alert: You're not.)
The Steady Within
Difference
Most parenting approaches focus on changing your child's behavior, as if kids are tiny robots we just need to reprogram with the right code. Steady Within focuses on something far more transformative:
Parent First, Child Second. Developing your emotional regulation creates natural change in your child through mirror neurons
Process vs. Management: Learning to process emotions rather than just "staying calm" (because telling a triggered parent to "just stay calm" is about as helpful as telling a drowning person to "just swim better")
Practical Tools: The STOP Method, NAP Technique, and thought investigation processes you can use in real moments of challenge—not just when everything's already peaceful
Science-Backed: Grounded in neuroscience research on mirror neurons and emotional development (yes, I'm a neuroscience nerd and proud of it)
Because when you change the way you process emotions, your child follows your lead—without the battles, the guilt, or the constant second-guessing about whether you're doing enough.
What Parents Experience with Steady Within
“My son used to be terrified of having a panic attack. Now, he tells me he’s almost eager to face stress so he can practice what we learned from Ashley. The panic attacks are GONE. He’s finally doing things he avoided for years.”
Michelle
“I used Ashley’s exercise with my daughter when she was feeling overwhelmed. Later, she came home and told me she used it to help a classmate who was upset. He calmed down, and she felt on top of the world!”
Sarah
“Ashley helped me understand my daughter’s anxiety so I can be the best support possible as her mom. She’s given me tools I’ve passed on to my daughter, and I finally feel like I’m supporting her in the right way.”
Jennifer
When you become steady within, everything changes:
Most parenting approaches focus on changing your child's behavior, as if kids are tiny robots we just need to reprogram with the right code. Steady Within focuses on something far more transformative:
Your child feels emotionally safer. They learn they don't have to escalate or suppress emotions—they can process them in a healthy way.
You develop unshakable self-trust. Instead of questioning every decision and spiraling into late-night Google searches, you respond from a place of steadiness.
Your home environment transforms. The entire emotional temperature of your family shifts when you're no longer triggered by the 17th "but why?" of the hour.
You change your family's legacy. The emotional regulation skills you develop become patterns your children will carry into their own families someday.
This isn't about becoming a "perfect parent" who never loses it. (Those parents don't exist, and if they did, they'd be exhausting to hang out with.) It's about becoming steady within yourself, so you can be the anchor your emotionally sensitive child needs.
Where to Begin Your Journey
If you're tired of walking on eggshells, wondering if you're doing enough, and feeling like your child's emotions have taken over your home like an uninvited houseguest... you're in exactly the right place.
Step 1: Download The Steady Parent Toolkit
Start with five powerful, science-backed strategies that will help you stay regulated even when your child isn't. (No, none of them involve wine or hiding in the pantry, though I won't judge your existing coping strategies.)
Step 2: Join Mentally Strong Moms
Ready for complete transformation? This comprehensive course will teach you exactly how to process emotions, challenge unhelpful narratives, and create sustainable change for your entire family. No more feeling like you're just surviving until bedtime.
You don't have to figure this out alone. Let's transform your family together, one emotion at a time.
My Professional Background
I've dedicated over a decade to understanding emotional regulation, parent-child dynamics, and effective intervention strategies. My credentials include:
✦ Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate (LPCC)
✦ Master's in Education (Gifted Education)
✦ Certified Life Coach
✦ Trained in ACT & DBT Therapeutic Approaches
But my most valuable credential? Being a mom and stepmom in a blended family with six children, including several with neurodivergent traits and emotional challenges. That's right—SIX. When people hear that, they usually either look at me with pity or check me for visible signs of insanity.
My approach combines proven therapeutic techniques with real-life parenting experience. I don't believe in theoretical advice that falls apart the moment your child has a meltdown in the grocery store. I believe in practical tools that create lasting change in the real world of parenthood—spaghetti stains, homework battles, and all.
And if you're ready to become the steady presence your child needs (while still being a human who occasionally needs chocolate and a good vent session), I'd love to guide you there.
Your Child Needs a Steady Presence. You Can Become That Presence.
Every family transformation begins with one simple step.
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