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neurodivergent kids, Dayna Abraham, Calm the Chaos

How to Help Neurodivergent Kids Thrive at School w/ Dr. Emily King

Inside: Dr. Emily King, a Child Psychologist and former School Psychologist, discusses the hurdles neurodivergent kids face in school, the gap between expectations and support, the impact of anxiety on …

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When I get triggered, I know I don’t have a lot of time before my anger starts showing.

& What does anger feel like to our kids?

Danger! It feels scary.

Anger sets off red alerts in our brains - it says “Something is WRONG! This isn’t okay!” & the fight, flight, freeze, or fawn response is ignited.

Many of us grew up without the skills to navigate our anger in a healthy way. It’s become “normal” for us to find ourselves in the FFF response. We owe it to our kiddos to interrupt that cycle - to change the way we react to chaos.

The first step: STOP. Just pause everything. No fixing, no arguing, no discussion. Acknowledge that you are about to boil over, and allow yourself time to reset before responding.

Step two: BREATHE. Take a deep breath to disarm your nervous system. Remind your body that you are safe.

Step three. ANCHOR. Ground yourself with an anchor - a memory, affirmation, or a thought that calms you in the moment.

These three simple steps will transform the way you navigate anger. Give it a try & let us know how it goes!

Want to get more support on this? Comment calm and Ill connect with you.

#angermanagement #positiveparenting #peacefulparenting #gentleparenting #responsiveparenting #calmthechaosparenting

In the heat of the moment… 👇

I know you want nothing more than to know
what to say
what to do

It pains you to not
fix what’s wrong
stop the behavior
solve the problem
take away the pain.

But NOW is not the time.

As hard as it is,
your child needs you to just be.

Quiet your voice.
Soften your body.
Move a little closer.
Listen intently...

🫶And just be.

Ignore the onlookers,
Shush the naysayers,
Quiet the thought monsters,
And simply be.

Be the calm in the storm.
The steady force.
The safe place.
The solid foundation.
And know,
You’ve got this.❤️

Want more support on how to do this? Comment calm and Ill connect with you.

How many times have you bumped into a wall when seeking expert support for your super kid?

Ever been left with just a Good luck! because they didnt know how to help, despite their best intentions?

What was your next step?

Has Calm the Chaos helped you navigate these challenges? How so?

Share your experiences in the comments – your journey could inspire and support others!

Do you ever feel like you’re drowning as a parent?

You spend all day running from one thing to the next.

You’re handling meltdowns,
breaking up fights,
managing the schedule,
making dinner,
trying to get kids to do schoolwork…

…on and on it goes.

😫Your life feels like constant chaos. And there’s no end in sight.

If that’s you, then you are going to LOVE our free Meltdown Mastery Masterclass!

Comment Calm and Ill connect with you!

You’re going to discover a 4-step framework to calm the chaos in your home.

We’re talking:
➡️Fewer fights
➡️Fewer meltdowns
➡️Less overwhelm
🙌More time and energy to enjoy your life and family

Lets bust a big myth together:

Struggling as a parent doesnt mean youre failing.

Its totally normal to have tough times, and it doesnt mean you are not enough or your child is broken.

Remember, if you or your kid are having a hard time, its just part of the parenting journey.

And it doesn’t mean that it will last forever.

Lets throw out that old idea of failure just because things are challenging.

Youre doing great, and your efforts matter more than you might realize.

And this isnt just another shoutout from Dayna.

If you join me for this week’s episode, you’ll hear the same thing from my guest, Robyn Gobbel, MSW (@robyn.gobbel).

She used to work as a licensed social worker in Texas and Michigan. Now, she focuses on supporting kids and families impacted by complex trauma, nervous system vulnerabilities, and big, baffling behaviors.

Be sure to catch the parenting gems Robyn dropped in our interview – pure gold for any parent!

Tune in now!
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