ABOUT THIS EPISODE (+ scroll for resources) 👇

Dr. Tay and Emily Hamblin, a parent coach and neurodivergent mom of four, discuss practical strategies for self-compassion, regulating the nervous system, and addressing the challenges parents face. The episode covers the crucial role of self-care, debunking the notion that it's selfish, and highlights the impact it has on the parent and the entire family. Emily shares her personal journey, including her experiences and how understanding her own sensory needs and emotional triggers significantly improved her family dynamics. They discuss how to model healthy coping mechanisms for children and the importance of addressing underlying behaviors.

00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview

00:15 Meet Emily Hamblin: A Journey into Neurodivergent Parenting

02:31 The Challenges of Parenting Neurodivergent Children

03:31 Shifting Perspectives: From Control to Compassion

08:40 Understanding Self-Compassion and Its Importance

13:55 The Impact of Self-Compassion on Parenting

15:55 Modeling Positive Behavior for Children

17:46 The Beginning of a Challenging Journey

18:59 Coping with Extreme Parenting Stress

20:35 Finding Support and Validation

21:56 Balancing Self-Care and Parenting

23:35 Navigating Guilt and Self-Care

27:57 Teaching Emotional Intelligence to Kids

29:36 Membership Programs and Resources

32:34 Final Thoughts and Resources

RESOURCES

⚡️ connect with Emily Hamblin on Instagram @enlighteningmotherhood and learn more about her services https://emily-hamblin.com/

⚡️ listen to my episode on Emily's podcast Enlightening Motherhood episode 126

⚡️ want to learn more about Dr. Tay's Whole Family Approach and current services offered? visit drtaylorday.com

⚡️ join the Evolve Facebook community to participate in the episode Q+As >> facebook.com/groups/evolveautism

⚡️ learn from me and submit your questions [could be featured on a future episode] >>

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*please note: in this episode, many terminologies and phrases are used to describe autism. Dr. Tay honors what each child and family prefers, and intentionally chooses to use affirming and identity-first language after listening to autistic adults and their preferences. various guests on the podcast are likely to use the language that they have been exposed to the most.