EPISODE 10: RESET RITUAL

Mom Hack: MIA™ How to Reset During Meltdowns & Turn Kid Chaos into Calm

Sept 15, 2025

Discover the MIA™ Tea Time Reset—a Montessori-inspired mom hack that helps turn meltdowns and kid chaos into calm, mindful moments of connection.
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MIA™ Reset—Turn Stress into Connection

MIA™—Mindful Intentional Anchor, a simple “Mommy & Me Tea Time” reset ritual that helps turn meltdowns into mindful moments.

You’ll learn how a small, consistent anchor can shift the energy in your home from overwhelm to calm, even on the most chaotic back-to-school days.
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Shift from Reaction to Connection

—  used it as an invitation to pause instead of panic.

Whether you’re dealing with wall scribbles, after-school meltdowns, or just the everyday noise of motherhood, this episode is here to remind you:

The mess isn’t the end—it can be the beginning of connection. 

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
  • The real story of how a “permanent marker disaster” became a breakthrough.
  • What MIA™ reset is and how to make it part of your day.
  • 3 simple ways to use tea time (or any ritual) to bring calm after chaos.
  • Why small, mindful pauses matter more than perfection in parenting.

First Connect -> Then Redirect

MIA™ is the pause that connects before it corrects.
As Dr. Siegel teaches, kids can’t hear our lessons until they feel our love. First, we connect—through calm presence—and only then can we redirect with wisdom.

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 LISTENER PRAISE

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"Such an easy, inspiring listen—uplifting tips, practical advice, and so relatable that you feel truly connected."

5 Takeaways From This Episode

1️⃣ Even chaos has a message.

What looks like wall scribbles or meltdowns is often just stress or emotion needing release.

2️⃣ MIA™—Mindful Intentional Anchor, turns “oh no” into calm. 

A simple pause, like tea time, can reset the energy for the whole family.

3️⃣ Presence matters more than perfection. 

Kids don’t need flawless days; they need parents who show up with intention.

 4️⃣ Simple rituals > complicated fixes

A warm drink, a shared snack, or a mindful breath can soothe more than grand plans.

5️⃣ Your alignment is your child’s anchor. 

When you model calm, curiosity, and compassion, your child learns to do the same.

Why Listeners Keep Tuning In

Love this! Thank you for this episode Anya! l appreciate the tips for how to encourage creativity. I love the idea of using hands-on learning and experimentation, imagination, senses, asking open-ended questions, observing, offering freedom in choices, having them practice, problem-solve, and letting them fail!

Kayla Linares

Exactly What Homeschooling
Parents Need! This podcast is a breath of fresh air! Anya's passion is contagious. If you're looking for clarity, confidence, and connection in your homeschooling journey-this is the podcast for you!

Anastasia Larsson

Wow, this is amazing! I loved hearing this — it’s so true. Creativity really does get snuffed out as we grow older unless we actively work to preserve, protect, nourish, and let it flourish.

Melanie Beers-Quinn

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RESEARCH & SOURCES MENTIONED

Fogg, B. J. (2009). A behavior model for persuasive design. In Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Persuasive Technology (pp. 1–7). ACM. [BMAT Method]

Baumeister, R. F., & Tierney, J. (2011). Willpower: Rediscovering the greatest human strength. Penguin Press. [“I Don’t” Technique – reclaiming power over distractions.]

Montessori, M. (1967). The Absorbent Mind. Holt, Rinehart and Winston. [Montessori principles on independence, mindful parenting, and early childhood development.]

Siegel, D. J., & Bryson, T. P. (2011). The Whole-Brain Child: 12 Revolutionary Strategies to Nurture Your Child’s Developing Mind. Bantam Books.

Garcia, A. (2025). QRS™ Technique: Question, Reason, Story. Original framework introduced on The Anya Garcia Show.

Garcia, A. (2025). MIA™: Mindful Intentional Anchor Reset Ritual. Original framework introduced on The Anya Garcia Show.

Learn more here: How to Reset During Meltdowns | Turn Kid Chaos into Calm with MIA™ by Montessori From The Heart.

Meet Anya

Winner of the 2025 Global Women Changing the World in Education Award and named the #1 Key Early Learning Influencer in North America, Anya Garcia helps you parent with purpose and live with intention.


After walking away from a high-powered legal career, she entered her true calling—shining the light on the early years, a period rich with potential, transformation, and often-overlooked power.

Blending neuroscience, evolutionary insight, and practical strategies, Anya helps children thrive and adults evolve. You will find mindset-shifting tools and science-backed insights to inspire lasting change. 

This Show is where mindset meets motherhood, education meets empowerment, and transformation begins now—one child, one parent at a time.

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