EP 55 | Dayna Abraham | Parenting Out-of-the-Box Kids
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
What You'll Learn In This Show:
- The importance of understanding your child's wiring. Are they highly sensitive, intensely focused, or just bursting with energy? This helps tailor your responses.
- How to create a supportive and calming environment. Sensory needs, routines, and emotional regulation tools can be game-changers.
- The power of positive reinforcement. Focus on what your child is doing well, rather than just correcting the difficult moments.
- When traditional parenting advice doesn't apply. Learn to think outside the box alongside your child.
- How to manage your own expectations. This journey might take some adjusting, be kind to yourself in the process.
- Strategies for handling public meltdowns and the judgment of others. Build your own confidence and find ways to respond to onlookers.
- Finding your tribe of supportive professionals. Therapists, teachers, specialists who understand unique kids are invaluable.
- And so much more...
Episode Summary:
What does it mean when everyone's saying your kid is out-of-the-box?
Does your little one have endless energy, super-sized emotions, and a mind that loves to wander off the beaten path?
Join Stephanie and Dayna as they laugh, commiserate, and get real about the joys and struggles of raising kids who color outside the lines. Dayna shares her journey with a son who had explosive meltdowns and got suspended (yes, suspended!) in kindergarten. Stephanie opens up about the challenges of homeschooling a child who learns a little differently.
If you've ever felt alone, wondering "what's wrong with my kid?"
This episode is your hug from afar.
Because guess what? You're not failing, your kid isn't broken, and there's a whole community of parents just like you. Dayna even shares her insights on what's not working, what you can do differently, and how to find resources specifically designed for your outside-the-box thinker.
So grab a cup of coffee (or something stronger!), put your feet up, and get ready for a dose of reassurance and a sprinkle of "we've got this!
Quotes:
“No matter who you are…you’re not failing. And your kid is not broken.” - Dayna Abraham
“Everything that I teach, everything that’s in my book is built for kids who are struggling the most.” - Dayna Abraham
“Know what’s not working and what I could do differently.” - Dayna Abraham
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