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• Do the holidays leave you feeling more exhausted than joyful? • Wish you could stay calm when your strong-willed or neurodivergent child feels overwhelmed by the chaos? • Find yourself trying to keep everyone happy while ignoring what you and your child really need? • Long to protect your peace without disappointing your family or breaking traditions?

In this episode, we’re talking about what it really looks like to prepare for peace during a season that can feel anything but peaceful.

You’ll learn six practical emotional-regulation tips to help you and your child navigate holiday overwhelm with calm, connection, and confidence. We’ll explore how to identify triggers early, simplify your schedule, and let go of unrealistic expectations so that your family can enjoy meaningful moments without meltdowns.

If you’re parenting a strong-willed or neurodivergent child (who has ADHD, Autism (ASD), PDA, or ODD), these tools will help you build connection instead of conflict while anchoring your heart in faith and the Father’s peace.

Because true holiday joy doesn’t come from performance it flows from presence.

“You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in You.” — Isaiah 26 : 3 (NIV)

Peace isn’t something you have to create; it’s a promise you can receive when you fix your thoughts on the Father instead of the pressure.

When holiday stress starts to rise, pause and ask:

“What would peace look like right now—for me and for my child?”

Take one deep breath, simplify one task, or say one “holy no” that protects your calm. Let peace not performance lead your home this week.

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Parenting Beyond Meltdowns is Ranked in the Top 3% of Podcasts Worldwide!

Have you ever felt judged or misunderstood by someone who doesn’t truly know your heart or your child’s?

Do comments from others ever leave you questioning your worth as a mama, even when you know you’re trying your best?

Are you carrying emotional weight from people’s opinions, assumptions, or labels that don’t reflect who you really are?

Have you ever prayed, “Lord, help me release what others are placing on me,” because the pressure feels heavy?

In this episode, I’m coming to you from a very real, very tender place. This wasn’t the episode I planned to record today but after a long, emotionally heavy day filled with unexpected challenges and hurtful words, I felt led to show up exactly as I was. Not polished. Not prepared. Just honest. Because sometimes, life hits hard in ways that have nothing to do with meltdowns, defiance, or the strong-willed or neurodivergent child you’re raising and everything to do with circumstances completely outside your home.

In this raw and vulnerable conversation, I share the kind of encouragement I needed myself: grounding truth, emotional regulation reminders, and a faith-centered reset for the moments when someone else’s words shake you more than you expected. You’ll be reminded that other people’s judgments do not define who you are as a mama or your strong-willed or neurodivergent child (ADHD, ODD, PDA, ASD).

In this episode, you’ll find a soft place to land a moment to breathe, release the emotional weight you’ve been carrying, and remember that the Holy Spirit meets you right in the middle of your worn-out, overwhelmed places.

My hope is that you walk away feeling seen, steadied, and anchored in truth on the days when life feels heavier than your heart knows how to hold.

Challenge of the Week:

Grab a journal and ask the Father to tell you who He says you are. Write down every truth He speaks to your heart.

Then, on another page, release the words or judgments that others have placed on you and ask Him to rewrite them with His truth.

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• Do you feel pressure to make the holidays look “perfect” for everyone else even when you’re running on empty?

• Have you ever felt torn between keeping the peace and protecting your child’s peace?

• Do you long to just enjoy the day without walking on eggshells, explaining your parenting, or managing everyone’s emotions?

• Wish you could show up calm, grounded, and anchored in who you are in the Father instead of trying to perform for others?

In this episode, we’re slowing down to talk about what it means to build connection while prioritizing peace over performance especially during busy family gatherings.

As a Christian mama raising a strong-willed or neurodivergent child, the holidays can bring joy… and pressure. You might face unsolicited advice, judgment, or tension around how your child behaves and how you “should” respond. But friend, you don’t have to prove, perform, or please anyone.

You’ll learn how to regulate your emotions in the moment, focus on your child’s sense of safety and connection, and create a calm, grounded atmosphere anchored in the Father’s peace. Whether your child has ADHD, Autism, ODD, PDA, or simply big emotions, this episode will remind you that peace isn’t something you chase it’s something you carry through the Holy Spirit.

Take a deep breath, release the pressure, and remember: you’re not here to perform you’re here to love well.

“The Lord will give strength to His people; the Lord will bless His people with peace.” — Psalm 29:11 (ESV)

You already carry the peace of the Lord within you, mama. When expectations rise and emotions run high, pause and breathe His peace anchors you even in the noise.

Father as we walk into this Thanksgiving, fill our hearts with peace that steadies us when expectations rise.

Remind us that we don’t have to prove ourselves that our only job is to stay anchored in Your love.

When things feel heavy or hard, whisper to our spirit, “You and your child are safe with Me.”

Let Your presence bring calm, connection, and gratitude to our homes and environments today.

In Yahusha’s Mighty Name, Amen.

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Final Encouragement

Peace isn’t found in doing everything “right.” It’s found in resting in the One who’s already made you whole.You are doing sacred work, mama showing up, loving your child, and reflecting His peace one moment at a time.