After Episode 111—“Your Kid’s Not Defiant, They’re Dysregulated”—I heard from so many of you. You asked the hard questions, the real-life ones:

“How do I support my kid when they’re left out—again?”
“What do I do when a friendship turns mean and messy?”
“How do I help my sensitive son deal with bullying and still stay himself?”

And today? I’m answering.

This episode is a no-fluff, real talk deep dive into what it actually looks like to support big-feeling kids through the emotional rollercoaster of 4th–6th grade.
We’re talking about friendship breakups, playground exclusion, emotional safety, and what happens when the adults in their world just don’t get it.

You’ll walk away with step-by-step scripts, science-backed insight, and validation for the work you’re doing—not just to raise emotionally healthy kids, but to parent in a way that heals you, too.

If you’re in the thick of it, this one’s for you.

✨ In This Episode:

• Why exclusion and friendship drama in middle childhood hit so hard (for them and you)
• The science behind emotional safety and why “just ignore it” doesn’t work
• How to support your child through bullying without toughening them up
• Scripts for hard moments—so you’re not grasping for the right thing to say
• Why parenting differently than your partner can feel like a minefield—and how to navigate it without losing yourself

💛 Ready to Go Deeper?

If this episode spoke to you and you’re ready to stop reacting and start responding with confidence and calm, you’re ready for Living CALM.

This self-paced program is where I teach you the exact tools to regulate your nervous system, co-regulate with your kids, and create a home that feels grounded, connected, and yes—more peaceful.

Join us inside Living CALM today → www.pamgodboiscoaching.com/livingcalm

📌 Resources + Links:

• Join Living CALM
• Follow me on Instagram → @thehealingtherapistpam
• Looking for 1:1 support or retreats? Explore my offerings

💬 Let’s Keep the Conversation Going:

If this episode resonated, share it with a friend, leave a review, or send me a message on Instagram. I love hearing what lands for you.

Thanks for being here. You're doing big work—and you're not doing it alone.

The best thing you can do for yourself and your kids is effectively regulate your nervous system. And a great place to start >> to wire the brain for gratitude. Research tells us that gratitude increases happiness and a peaceful mindset. Make the shift and watch how things in your life start to change. Sign up today! www.pamgodbois.com/gratitude

Let’s be real—connecting with your tween or teen in the summer used to be easier. Beach days, sidewalk chalk, popsicles on the porch… they used to want to be around you.

Now? You get eye-rolls, earbuds, and “I’m good.”

But here’s the truth:
👉 The problem isn’t that they don’t want to hang out with you.
👉 The problem is… no one taught you how to connect with this version of them.

In this episode, Pam breaks down what’s really going on beneath the surface of tween disconnection—through the lens of brain science, emotional development, and nervous system awareness.

You’ll walk away with:

• A powerful reframe for what connection really is (and why it’s quieter than you think)
• 4 simple but impactful ways to build connection without over-functioning
• Real-life examples of rituals, rhythms, and moments that actually work
• The reassurance you need that you’re not behind—and it’s not too late

If you’re tired of feeling like you have to try harder just to get your kid to look up from their phone…

If you’re ready to stop overcompensating with activities, outings, and bribes…

Then this episode is your permission slip to try something different.

💡 And if you want to take this work deeper—with real tools, on-demand support, and proven strategies to regulate yourself and show up calmly for your big-feeling kids?

Come join us inside Living CALM—the self-paced course designed for moms like you.

Inside Living CALM, you'll learn:

• How to stop yelling and start regulating (without going numb or shutting down)
• How to create connection without burning out
• How to understand your child’s behavior through the nervous system lens
• How to show up with confidence, clarity, and calm—anytime, anywhere (even from your bed)

Because parenting doesn’t need to feel like a daily battle.
It can feel connected, grounded, and even… kinda beautiful.
Let’s make that your new normal.

👉 Click here to join Living CALM or check the show notes for the link.

🔗 Links & Resources:

• 💻 Join Living CALM: Link here
• 💌 Get on the email list for weekly tools + inspiration: Link Here
• 📲 Follow Pam on Instagram: @TheHealingTherapistPam

If this episode hit home, send it to a friend, screenshot it, or tag Pam on social—because every mom deserves support like this. 💛

The best thing you can do for yourself and your kids is effectively regulate your nervous system. And a great place to start >> to wire the brain for gratitude. Research tells us that gratitude increases happiness and a peaceful mindset. Make the shift and watch how things in your life start to change. Sign up today! www.pamgodbois.com/gratitude

Description:

Remember when summer felt easy? When a trip to the beach, a sticky ice cream cone, or a backyard sprinkler could make your kid’s whole day?

Yeah. That changes.

In this episode of the Peaceful Home Podcast, we’re getting honest about the heartbreak and whiplash of parenting tweens and teens through summer. You’ll hear stories that will make you nod (and maybe cry), a breakdown of what’s really going on in your child’s brain and body, and why their pulling away isn’t a rejection—it’s part of their growth.

If your kid suddenly wants nothing to do with your plans… if you’re grieving the summers you thought you’d have… or if you feel like you’re quietly disappearing while still holding everything together—this episode is for you.

We talk about:

• Why your tween suddenly doesn’t want to do any of the fun stuff you planned
• What brain science tells us about this awkward, tender season
• The grief of still doing everything and feeling invisible
• Why this stage feels so personal (even though it’s not)
• How to shift the pressure and reimagine connection

This episode is permission to stop chasing perfect summers—and start honoring the real one you’re in.

Because your child is still becoming.
And so are you.

Next week? We talk about what does work—how to build real connection this summer without losing your mind, your money, or your sense of self.

Ready to dive in and don't want to wait for next weeks tips, join us inside Living CALM, the ultimate parenting resource to help you have more calm, connection and peace in your parenting journey with your 4th grader and beyond!

✨Join Living CALM Here!

The best thing you can do for yourself and your kids is effectively regulate your nervous system. And a great place to start >> to wire the brain for gratitude. Research tells us that gratitude increases happiness and a peaceful mindset. Make the shift and watch how things in your life start to change. Sign up today! www.pamgodbois.com/gratitude