29 | What If a Pause Is the Missing Piece in Parenting Meltdowns

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


Do you ever wish you could pause before reacting when your child’s meltdown catches you off guard?



Have you noticed how fast your emotions rise when parenting feels overwhelming or defiant?



Do you long to stay connected to your strong-willed or neurodivergent child, even when things feel tense or dysregulated?



Have you prayed for peace in the moment but struggled to find it when emotions run high?



 



In this episode, we’re talking about the pause and why it may be one of the most powerful tools in parenting, especially when navigating meltdowns with a strong-willed or neurodivergent child. We explore how emotional regulation begins in your body before it ever shows up in your words, tone, or reactions. You’ll learn why so many parenting struggles aren’t about a defiant child, ADHD, ASD, PDA, ODD, or dysregulated behavior, but about urgency in our own nervous system. We’ll unpack how pausing helps shift you out of survival mode and into presence, allowing space for calm, clarity, and building connection. This episode gently reframes parenting away from control and toward steadiness, reminding you that regulation happens before correction. You’ll walk away with a deeper understanding of what’s happening in your body during stressful moments and how that pause can change the emotional atmosphere in your home. Mama, peace is possible and you don’t have to do this alone. God meets you right in the middle of the moment.

Faith Anchor :


I therefore a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worth of the calling to which you’ve been called 2 with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, eager to maintain unity of Spirit in the bond of peace. Ephesians 4:1-2 (ESV)



This verse reminds us that patience and gentleness aren’t traits we force, but fruits that grow when we slow down and walk in step with the Spirit. When we pause, we make room for love to lead instead of pressure.



 



Challenge of the Week:





This week, ask the Father for one small space in time when emotions rise. Practice taking one deep breath before responding during a meltdown or tense moment. Whisper a short prayer like, “Lord, help me respond from peace.” Even one second of pause is a victory.

 
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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.