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When your child is labeled defiant, difficult, or disrespectful, do you wish people could see the child you know underneath the behavior?
Have you ever thought, “If they could just understand my child, they would see there is so much more going on here”?
And mama, when the meltdowns and challenging behavior keep coming, do you ever wonder if you’re struggling to see past the behavior too?
In this episode, we’re talking about what it means to truly see your strong-willed or neurodivergent child, especially when the rest of the world may only see defiant behavior, meltdowns, or dysregulation.
Whether your child has ADHD, ODD, PDA or ASD, challenging behavior can easily become the lens through which others see them, and sometimes, without realizing it, the lens through which we see them too.
I share a moment from reading To Kill a Mockingbird with my daughter that made me reflect on the years I spent wishing other people could see who my son really was beneath his behavior.
We’ll explore how nervous system dysregulation and being dysregulated can communicate that a child is struggling, without allowing that behavior to become their identity.
Emotional regulation and building connection aren’t about excusing harmful behavior or abandoning boundaries, but about learning to see the person standing in front of us while we address what happened.
Mama, when the world struggles to understand your child, home can become the place where they know they are still seen, known, and deeply loved.
Micro Shift of the Week:
The next time your child’s behavior becomes so big that it’s difficult to see anything else, pause and ask:
“What might I see if I looked beneath the behavior?”
You don’t have to immediately know the answer.
Simply become willing to look.
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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.
