Host Nicole, a certified parent coach and mom of four, challenges the phrase "they're just doing it for attention" and reframes attention-seeking behavior as a call for connection. The episode explains how executive function delays and neurodivergence affect behavior, offers practical strategies, like visual schedules, co-regulation, and self-regulation tips for parents, and encourages curiosity, compassion, and connection over punishment.

In this episode, we explore why anxiety shows up so often in children, especially those who are neurodivergent or highly sensitive, and how misunderstandings and environmental mismatches can make things worse. Tune in for a compassionate look at anxiety as a nervous-system signal rather than bad behavior.

We also introduce the Anxiety Monster Activity, a simple, playful worksheet that helps kids draw and name their anxiety, share what it feels like, and practice calming strategies together with parents. It’s a practical tool for opening conversations, building connection, and teaching coping skills.

Nicole explains why labeling a child a "problem" blocks connection and hides the needs beneath challenging behavior. She shares simple reframes, practical phrases, and a compassionate approach to move from reactivity to curiosity, helping parents hold boundaries with love.

Includes a free one-page "Reframe the Problem Behaviors" cheat sheet and a preview of next week’s episode, "Meet the Anxiety Monster."

Nicole shares real parenting moments and simple, practical shifts to help you respond instead of react when kids flood with big feelings.

Learn tiny tools like a one-minute reset, giving small choices and jobs, and how to repair after you lose your cool, all while keeping clear boundaries with love.

Includes a gentle step-by-step practice and a 14 day no yell challenge to start moving from chaos to connection at home.

Ever find yourself snapping at your kids over something as small as forgotten shoes or screen time battles? You’re not alone. In this episode you’ll discover:

• What’s really happening in your body when you react

• Why your calm is contagious (and so is your dysregulation)

• Simple, repeatable tools to build your “pause muscle”

• How to repair when you do lose it, because perfection isn’t the goal, connection is

Whether you’re raising a strong-willed, sensitive, or neurodivergent child, this episode will remind you that every pause, every repair, and every steady boundary helps create more trust and calm at home, one breath at a time.

Ever feel like you're stuck in a cycle of constant correction, nagging, reminding, and reacting, only to see your child's behavior get worse instead of better?

In this episode of Parent with Grace, we explore the power of choosing connection over correction, especially when raising neurodivergent kids. You’ll learn why traditional discipline often backfires, how disconnection fuels dysregulation, and what it really means to connect before you correct.

Whether you’re deep in the trenches or just want to build a stronger bond with your child, this episode is your reminder that connection isn’t a reward for good behavior, it’s the foundation for it.

Co-Regulation vs. Self-Regulation What’s the Difference?

“If they’re old enough to throw a fit, they’re old enough to calm down.” Sound familiar?

Here’s the truth: Self-regulation isn’t something kids just know how to do. It’s something they learn, and they learn it through you.

In this episode of Parent with Grace, we’re breaking down: 💛 What co-regulation really means 🧠 Why neurodivergent kids may struggle with self-regulation 🌊 How to be the calm your child can borrow

📲 This is the episode every parent needs especially when meltdowns hit hard.

Is your child highly sensitive, struggles with transitions, or seems to see the world differently? You’re not alone, and they’re not broken. 💛

In this episode of Parent with Grace, we unpack what neurodivergent actually means, why your child’s brain isn't the problem, and how a shift in perspective can transform your parenting journey.

🎧 You’ll learn: ✔️ What neurodivergence truly is (and isn’t) ✔️ Common myths that leave parents feeling stuck ✔️ How to spot hidden strengths in your child ✔️ Why connection beats correction—every time

💌 Plus, grab your free printable: “Quick Guide to Calm, Connected Parenting” 👉 ParentWithGrace.com