What happens when the parenting model you grew up with doesn’t fit the child you’re raising?

In Episode 4, Dylcia sits down with Ashley Ayala, LMFT, founder of The Modern Parent, for a deeply relatable conversation about parenting, mental health, neurodivergence, family dynamics, and breaking generational patterns.

Ashley works with parents who are navigating two things at once: understanding the child in front of them while also unpacking how their own childhood shaped the parent they've become.

Dylcia and Ashley talk about parent burnout, supporting children after a diagnosis, finding the right mental health provider, sibling relationships, cultural differences, marriage under stress, and why parents need support too.

They also challenge the familiar phrase “kids are resilient.” Resilience doesn't mean children should navigate difficult experiences alone. They need supportive adults, connection, co-regulation, and help making sense of what they're experiencing.

This episode is a reminder that parenting isn't about following the perfect handbook.

It's about learning your child, learning yourself, and building a family dynamic that works for the people actually living in it.

Connect with Ashley:
The Modern Parent
https://www.themodernparent247.com/
https://www.instagram.com/the_modern_parent/

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This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, medical, mental health, or other professional advice.