Parenting Beyond Meltdowns | Neurodivergent, ADHD, Autism, ODD, PDA, Defiant, Build Connection, Emotional Regulation
Hosted by Amanda Calfee and Amanda · Amanda Calfee - Christian Life Coach, Mama of Strong-willed & Neurodivergent Kiddos
5.0from 58 ratings
- 69
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- Transcribed
- 58
- Ratings
- Daily
- Cadence
- 2025
- First episode
About Parenting Beyond Meltdowns | Neurodivergent, ADHD, Autism, ODD, PDA, Defiant, Build Connection, Emotional Regulation
Parenting Beyond Meltdowns is Ranked in the Top 2.5% of Podcasts Worldwide! Do you feel like you’ve tried everything consequences, parenting books, well meaning parenting advice, crying out to the Father and still feel like you’re failing? Are you walking on eggshells, never knowing what will trigger your child’s next meltdown or shutdown? Have you felt dismissed or judged by church culture when your child didn’t behave the way they “should”? Do you find yourself yelling, shutting down, or spiraling with guilt praying that tomorrow will be different? I’m so glad you’re here. This podcast will help you regulate your emotions, reconnect with your child, and rebuild your confidence as a Christian mom without losing control, feeling ashamed, or fixing everything. You’ll learn how to show up with peace and presence, so you can parent without guilt and finally feel like yourself again. Hey, I’m Amanda a certified Christian life coach, mom of Strong-willed & Neurodivergent Kiddos, as well as a former fix-it-all parenting researcher. For years, I chased every method that promised quick change. I believed if I just found the right consequence, parenting strategy, or routine, I could turn things around. But the more I tried to control, the more disconnected we became. Everything changed when I stopped parenting from fear and started anchoring in faith, emotional regulation, and connection. I let go of the pressure to fix behavior and began trusting God’s process not just for my child, but for myself, too. Now I help moms like you shift from survival mode into a grounded, grace-led way of being that transforms everything without changing your child. If you’re ready to parent beyond meltdowns with tools that are rooted in faith, emotional stability, and connection this podcast is for you. If you’re tired of parenting advice that shames you or strategies that backfire with your neurodivergent child… you’re not alone. Whether you’re raising a strong-willed kiddo, navigating sensory challenges, or questioning the parenting approach you were raised with… welcome. Grab your favorite beverage, take a deep breath, and let’s walk this road together one calm, connected step at a time.
- Publisher
- Amanda Calfee - Christian Life Coach, Mama of Strong-willed & Neurodivergent Kiddos
- Category
- education · kids & family · religion & spirituality
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- No
- First episode
- 30 Jul 2025
- Latest episode
- 8 Oct 2026
Latest episodes
36 of 69 episodes have a transcript.
8 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT
65 | Struggling With Emotional Regulation? Why You Keep Falling Into Old Parenting Patterns
1 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT
64 | Don’t Know What to Do Next? Parenting a Strong-Willed or Neurodivergent Child When You’re Afraid of Getting It Wrong
24 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT
63 | Why Calming Down Isn’t Always the Goal: Emotional Regulation With a Strong-Willed or Neurodivergent Child
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65 | Struggling With Emotional Regulation? Why You Keep Falling Into Old Parenting Patterns
Published 8 Oct 2026 · Transcript excerpt
[…] Watching someone lift weights doesn't make your muscles stronger. Reading a book about swimming doesn't mean that your body suddenly knows what to do when you jump into the deep end. There's a difference between understanding something and having it become familiar enough that you can access it when you need it. And I think this is especially important when we're talking about parenting because the moments when we need what we've learned the most are not usually the calm moments. It's when you're already overwhelmed, when you're embarrassed by what just happened in front of someone else. When your child has pushed against you all day. […]
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