Have you ever walked away from a parenting moment thinking… “That’s not the kind of mom I want to be”?

Yeah. Me too.

In this episode, I want to open up about how we’re learning to speak life—not shame—over our son.

Words carry power—especially in motherhood. Today, we’re talking about the impact our language has on our children, particularly when the days are hard and emotions run high. I’m sharing a raw look into our family’s story: how we moved from yelling and seeking control to choosing connection and understanding. Through occupational therapy, mindset shifts, and a whole lot of grace, we’ve learned to approach parenting with a new heart—and new tools. If you’ve ever felt stuck in reaction mode or grieved the way you responded, this one’s for you.

Main Themes/Topics Covered:

• Honest reflections on parenting before the shift: yelling, reacting, and seeking control
• Eye-opening moments through our child’s neurodivergent diagnosis
• How occupational therapy changed the way we parent—and see our child
• The powerful mindset shift from control to connection, and shame to support
• Practical tools we’ve adopted: time-ins, emotional regulation, helpful scripts, and sensory awareness
• Encouragement for the mom who’s trying, failing, learning, and trying again

Mama, if your heart feels heavy today, I want you to hear this: you’re not alone, and you’re not failing. You’re learning. You’re growing. Your voice—gentle, grounded, and grace-filled—has the power to shape your child’s world in beautiful ways.

If this episode spoke to you, would you share it with another mama who needs the reminder?

I’d love to hear your heart. Your struggles, your questions, your victories. Send me a note at connect@SimplyLivingHomestead.com—you’re not walking this alone

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