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Parenting can feel constant, demanding, and overwhelming—especially when you’re supporting a neurodiverse child. In the midst of routines, meltdowns, therapies, and daily demands, joy can start to feel distant or even unrealistic.

In this episode of STEPS Together, we shift the focus from “doing more” to noticing, building, and protecting moments of joy that already fit real life. You’ll hear 10 practical, relationship-based ways to experience more joy with your child—without forcing positivity or ignoring challenges.

We talk about:

• Why joy doesn’t have to be big, loud, or Pinterest-worthy
• Celebrating micro-wins and small moments of progress
• Embedding play, movement, and humor into everyday routines
• Using shared interests and predictable rituals to deepen connection
• The importance of your own joy for framing your mindset

This episode is an invitation to slow down, soften expectations, and reconnect—with yourself and with your child. Because thriving doesn’t come from perfect days; it grows from small, intentional moments of joy, repeated over time.

✨ Pick one strategy. Try it this week. Notice what shifts.

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Meltdowns are often misunderstood and when we treat them like misbehavior, everyone ends up more dysregulated. In this episode of STEPS Together, we break down the critical difference between tantrums and meltdowns, why that distinction matters, and what your child’s nervous system is communicating when regulation falls apart.

We'll talk about what causes meltdowns and reframe what it really means to manage a meltdown—not by controlling behavior, but by supporting regulation when your child cannot do it alone.

This episode walks you through a clear, repeatable STEPS approach to managing meltdowns, including:

• How to regulate yourself first when emotions run high
• Why reducing demands helps the nervous system reset
• What co-regulation without control looks like in real life
• Practical ways to support your child’s nervous system—and your own—in the moment
• The importance of Reflect and Repair after the meltdown is over to rebuild safety, connection, and learning

This conversation isn’t about eliminating meltdowns. It’s about understanding them and responding with intention, so you can get through the worst of times and build skills for change.

If you’ve ever felt stuck between wanting to help and feeling powerless in the moment, this episode offers clarity, compassion, and a path forward—one step at a time.

Download the PDF Guide with all the STEPS for managing meltdowns!

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If you’ve ever thought, “I’m doing everything people tell me to do so why is my child still melting down, acting out, or struggling?” this episode is for you.

In today’s conversation, we unpack one of the most frustrating experiences for parents: working incredibly hard, trying every strategy you can find, and still feeling stuck. You’re not failing and your child isn’t either.

We’ll explore the six hidden reasons you feel stuck, including strategy overload, losing sight of your child’s unique needs, expectations that don’t match developmental readiness, the gap between knowing and doing, the impact of your own regulation and confidence, and losing sight of progress in the face of stress.

By the end, you’ll walk away with a clearer understanding of what’s been getting in the way and a sense of relief that there is a path forward. Less overwhelm, more clarity, and the reassurance that you can move forward.

Tune in to shift from “trying everything” to trying what actually works and start seeing your successes, no matter how small.

As a reminder to help stay on track, download the PDF guide to this episode!