11 | 3 Emotional Regulation Secrets Every Mom Needs For Parenting Strong-Willed And Neurodivergent Kids Part 1 Parenting Beyond Meltdowns | Neurodivergent, ADHD, Autism, ODD, PDA, Defiant, Build Connection, Emotional Regulation podcast

Parenting Beyond Meltdowns is ranked in the Top 3% of podcasts globally!

Does it ever feel like your child’s meltdowns hijack your whole mood? One moment you’re calm, the next you’re snapping, and then comes the guilt. You’re not alone, mama — and you’re not broken.

In this first part of our two-episode series, we’re unpacking the first step to emotional resilience as a Christian mom: awareness. You’ll learn how to recognize the repetitive thoughts you carry and the emotions they create, so you can stop feeling overwhelmed and start walking in peace.

This episode will help you:

Understand the link between your thoughts and emotions.
Learn why emotions aren’t the enemy but powerful messengers.
Begin noticing your inner dialogue without judgment.
Take on a simple 3-minute daily challenge to grow awareness.

If you’re parenting a strong-willed or neurodivergent child — whether that’s ADHD, PDA, ODD, Autism, or ASD — this first step is crucial. Emotional regulation doesn’t begin with fixing your child’s behavior. It begins with understanding your own thought life and emotions.

Challenge of the Week:
Each day this week, set a timer for 3 minutes and ask yourself two questions:

What am I thinking right now?
What emotion is that thought creating?

No judgment, just awareness. This is your first step toward peace, connection, and resilience in parenting.

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