Parenting a child with ADHD, DMDD, ASD, emotional dysregulation, meltdowns or challenging behaviors can feel overwhelming, especially when you are trying to carry it all without enough support.

If you have ever wondered what kind of help would actually make a difference, this episode is for you.

In this episode of the Calm Connection Parenting Podcast, we’re talking about how to find the support you need to stay afloat when parenting a high-needs, emotionally intense, or neurodivergent child.

Support is not one-size-fits-all. For some parents, support may look like counseling. For others, it may be coaching, a support group, a trusted friend, respite, a retreat, or simply space to breathe and think clearly again.

Jami shares why many parents feel guilty seeking support, especially when family time, finances, and a child’s needs already feel stretched. She also talks about why it can feel awkward or uncomfortable to step away from constant parent mode, even when you know you need rest, encouragement, or practical help.

This episode will help you think through what kind of support may fit your real life, your personality, your emotional needs, your family situation, and the season you are in.

You’ll also hear the story behind the Mom’s Retreat, It Is Well… Finding Your Calm in the Chaos, and how a simple comment during the Calm Connection Parenting Summit turned into a retreat for moms who need rest, connection, practical tools, encouragement, and a small group of women who understand without needing a long explanation.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How to identify what kind of support may actually help you right now
• Why counseling, coaching, support groups, trusted friends, respite, and retreats can all serve different needs
• Why parents of children with ADHD, DMDD, emotional dysregulation, or challenging behaviors often feel guilty taking time or using resources for themselves
• How support can help you return to your family with more clarity, calm, and hope
• One small step you can take this week toward the support you need

This episode is also part of the special series leading up to the Mom’s Retreat, It Is Well… Finding Your Calm in the Chaos, happening August 27-31 in Loveland, Colorado.

This retreat is for moms raising emotionally intense, uniquely wired, neurodivergent, or struggling children. It is intentionally small and personal, with time for rest, connection, practical tools, coaching, personal reflection, fun activities, delicious meals, a mountain trip, and space to breathe.

A few spots are still available, and early bird pricing may be ending soon.

Learn more, apply for a possible scholarship, or register here:
CalmConnectionParent.com/retreat2026

Join the Calm Connection Parenting Facebook Group and find free parenting resources at:
CalmConnectionParenting.org

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• Take Your Next Step: Emotional Forecast Quiz
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*Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Please consult a qualified professional for individual support.

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