When you’re raising a child with ADHD, Autism, ODD, or PDA, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and unsure of where to turn. So often, we run to books, podcasts, or parenting strategies before we turn to God. But what if true peace and wisdom are found first in His presence?

In this episode of Parenting Beyond Meltdowns, we explore four simple but powerful ways to deepen your connection with God: Scripture, prayer, worship, and surrender. You’ll discover how these rhythms can help you tune out the noise, find clarity, and parent with more peace—even in the middle of meltdowns.

Whether you’re navigating daily struggles, longing to hear God’s voice more clearly, or simply needing encouragement for the hard days, this conversation will help you build a nourishing rhythm with the Father that fits your life and your child’s unique needs.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why turning to God first brings greater peace than parenting strategies alone.
• Four practical ways to connect with Him in daily life: the Word, prayer, worship, and surrender.
• How to model dependence on God so your child learns to do the same.
• Small shifts that help replace distractions (like social media) with rhythms that bring you closer to Him.
• Encouragement to create your own rhythm with God instead of copying someone else’s quiet time routine.

Scripture References:

• Jeremiah 29:13 — “You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.”
• Hebrews 4:12 — “For the word of God is living and active…”
• Hebrews 13:15 — “Let us continually offer up a sacrifice of praise to God…”
• Psalm 34:18 — “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.”

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If you’ve tried being the “nice mom” and the “strict mom” and neither has worked, you’re not alone.

I used to think connection came after compliance—that once my child listened, obeyed, or calmed down, then we could connect. But I’ve learned the hard way that connection isn’t the reward…it’s the foundation. And without it, everything else falls apart.

In this episode, I’m sharing my own journey of realizing that my son’s defiance wasn’t actually defiance—it was dysregulation. He was communicating the only way he knew how, and I was unintentionally making it harder for him to feel safe.

I’ll walk you through four powerful, connection-centered shifts that have helped me rebuild trust with my neurodivergent child: focusing on safety over first-time obedience, getting curious instead of furious, repairing when there’s a rupture, and being the calm in the chaos.

If you’re in the thick of power struggles, meltdowns, and constant pushback, this conversation will give you a fresh lens to see your child’s behavior differently—and remind you that building attachment isn’t about “fixing” them. It’s about becoming the kind of parent they can trust with their whole heart, even on the messy days.

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If you’ve ever thought, “I’m a bad mom,” this episode is for you.

I’m sharing why your child’s struggles don’t define you and how to break free from the shame and guilt that so many of us carry.

I’ll give you practical ways to stand firm in your God given identity and remind you of the truth about who God says you are as a mom. Because you are not a bad mom—you are a growing mom.

By the end of this episode, you’ll feel lighter, more confident, and equipped with simple steps to anchor yourself in truth on the hard days.

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