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Do you ever walk away from a meltdown feeling like you didn’t show up as the mama you wanted to be?

Have you wondered how to stay calm and emotionally steady when your strong-willed or neurodivergent child becomes dysregulated?

Do you sometimes feel caught between the way you were parented and the kind of present parent you want to become?

Wish you could respond with peace instead of reacting in the heat of the moment?

In this episode, we’re talking about present parenting and what it means to show up as the mama you want to be during meltdowns. If you’re raising a strong-willed child or neurodivergent child navigating ADHD, ASD, PDA, ODD, or defiant behavior, you know how quickly parenting moments can become emotionally intense. When your child becomes dysregulated, it’s easy for our own emotions to follow.

But present parenting invites us to pause, practice emotional regulation, and focus on building connection instead of reacting from pressure or fear.

Together we explore how many mamas feel caught between the parenting styles they were raised with and the new path they feel called to take with their child.

This episode will encourage you to approach those moments with compassion for yourself while learning how to show up with steadiness and faith. Even in the middle of meltdowns, peace is possible when we anchor ourselves in truth.

Faith Anchor: Ephesians 4:22-24

Reminds us to put off your old self,[a] which belongs to your former manner of life and is corrupt through deceitful desires, 23 and to be renewed in the spirit of your minds, 24 and to put on the new self, created after the likeness of God in true righteousness and holiness.

Mama, this verse isn’t about perfection.

It’s about transformation.

Little by little, moment by moment, we are becoming more like the person the Father created us to be.

Challenge of the Week:

This week, I want to invite you to pause during just one hard moment with your child and ask yourself one simple question:

Who do I want to be in this moment?

Not what should my child do.

Not how do I stop this behavior quickly.

But who do I want to become right now?

What version of myself do I want them to see in this moment?

Do I want to model for them the easy reaction of the moment or do I want to show them a way that while it may take more practice and patience…will pay dividends into our future?

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Disclaimer

I am not a doctor, therapist, or medical professional. The information shared in this podcast, my coaching, and any Young Living recommendations are for educational and faith-based encouragement only. Nothing shared is intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any physical or mental health condition. Please consult a qualified healthcare provider or licensed therapist for concerns regarding your or your child’s health, emotions, or well-being.