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Mama, Do Any of These Sound Like You?

• Do the holidays leave you feeling emotionally drained instead of peaceful?
• Does the pressure to “keep everyone happy” make you lose sight of what matters most?
• Wish you could stay calm when meltdowns happen and actually enjoy your child in the moment?
• Long for the reminder that your presence, not perfection, is what truly brings peace into your home?

Episode Highlights

In this heartfelt holiday episode, Amanda shares gentle encouragement for the mama whose holidays don’t look picture-perfect especially if you’re parenting a strong-willed or neurodivergent child is being defiant. The noise, the change in routines, and the expectations can feel like too much for both you and your child. But there’s hope.

In this episode, you’ll be reminded that peace isn’t found in perfect plans it’s found in presence. You’ll learn how to breathe through the chaos, invite Jesus into overstimulating moments, and anchor your heart in truth even when meltdowns happen. Amanda helps you see that your calm is more powerful than control, and your steady presence can create connection and safety in ways words can’t for your strong-willed or neurodivergent child (ADHD, ODD, PDA, ASD).

If you’ve been craving rest, reassurance, and a reminder that you’re not alone in this season this short episode will feel like a deep breath for your heart.

Faith Anchor: “The Lord gives strength to His people; the Lord blesses His people with peace.” Psalm 29:11

Even when the noise and chaos rise, His peace is already within you because His presence never leaves you.

Challenge of the Week: This week, when emotions run high, pause before reacting. Take one slow breath and whisper, “Emmanuel ...God is with me.” Let that truth reshape how you show up grounded, calm, and fully present.

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