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Mama, Are you seeing more meltdowns or defiant behavior since as winter break wraps up?

Does getting your strong-willed or neurodivergent child back into routine feel harder than you expected?

Do you feel torn between wanting structure and needing rest for both of you?

Are you wondering how to rebuild emotional regulation and connection when everything feels off track?

In this episode, we’re talking about what happens after the holidays when routines are off, emotions are high, and peace feels hard to find. If your strong-willed or neurodivergent child (ADHD, Autism, PDA, ODD, or ASD) has been struggling with transitions, defiance, or meltdowns lately, this conversation is for you.

You’ll discover 5 gentle, faith-filled tips to help your family restore emotional regulation and rebuild rhythm without guilt or pressure. Together, we’ll talk about what’s really going on in your child’s nervous system, how to create safety through predictable rhythms, and how to anchor yourself in peace before responding to your child’s behavior.

Whether your child is struggling to return to school routines or your home just feels dysregulated after the holiday chaos, this episode will remind you that nothing has gone wrong you’re simply rebuilding.

Peace isn’t found in perfection, mama it’s found in presence.

“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28

When your child feels dysregulated, remember that rest isn’t just about sleep or stillness it’s about finding soul-level peace in His presence first.

This week, choose one small rhythm to gently rebuild...maybe bedtime routines, consistent mealtimes, or a quiet morning moment with your child.

As you do, pray:

“Father, help me rebuild our rhythm with grace and patience. Let peace lead our home.”

Sweet friend, you don’t have to rush to fix everything or prove you’ve got it all together. You are doing sacred work as you help your child rebuild peace one gentle step at a time.

You’re not behind...you’re rebuilding, with the Father right beside you.

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Parenting Beyond Meltdowns is Ranked in the Top 3% of Podcasts Worldwide!

Mama,

Are you noticing more meltdowns, defiant moments, or tears since the holidays ended? Does your home feel a little “off” like everyone’s trying to find their rhythm again? Do you ever wonder if you’ve lost the progress you were making with your strong-willed or neurodivergent child? Wish you could believe that nothing’s gone wrong that this messy, dysregulated season is completely normal?

Episode Highlights

In this episode, Amanda offers gentle encouragement for the mama who feels weary and off balance after the holiday season. If you’re seeing more meltdowns or defiant behavior from your strong-willed or neurodivergent child, take heart this isn’t a setback. Breaks, vacations, and schedule changes can be incredibly dysregulating for kids with ADHD, ASD, PDA, or other neurodivergent traits and for you as a parent, too.

Instead of rushing to fix the chaos or force structure back into place, Amanda invites you to pause, breathe, and remember that peace isn’t found in perfection it’s found in presence, emotional regulation and building connection. This short episode is a reminder that your child’s meltdowns and your own fatigue are signs of a nervous system seeking safety, not failure.

You’ll walk away feeling seen, grounded, and reassured that you can approach this season with grace instead of guilt. You don’t have to fix everything right now you just have to stay anchored and let the Father restore your rhythm.

Faith Anchor: “He makes the storm calm, so that its waves are still.” Psalm 107:29 (NKJV)

Even when life feels chaotic and unsteady, God is the calm that holds you steady through the waves of transition.

Challenge of the Week: When meltdowns rise or routines fall apart this week, pause for one slow breath and whisper, “Lord, thank You that peace doesn’t depend on my schedule You are my rhythm.” Let that truth anchor your heart in the middle of the mess.

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Closing Encouragement

Mama, nothing has gone wrong. The meltdowns, the messy mornings, the slow starts they’re simply part of the rebalancing that comes after busy seasons. You’re not behind. Take one gentle breath, rest in His peace, and remember: you and your child are learning to find calm together.

Parenting Beyond Meltdowns is Ranked in the Top 3% of Podcasts Worldwide!

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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