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How we react to our kids teaches them who they are - DJ Stutz
In this episode, we welcome DJ Stutz, an experienced educator and parenting coach, to talk about three key topics that shape the way we raise and support children with special needs:
- Managing Power Struggles
- Avoiding Situations Where Children Internalize Self-Doubt.
- How to Handle Public Meltdowns Without Being Judged.
Claudie joins the conversation to explain how brain development plays a role in emotional regulation and learning, and she shares practical sensory enrichment techniques to help children feel calmer, safer, and more engaged.
Episode Highlights:
[3:39] DJ shares how being the eldest of seven siblings shaped her lifelong passion for parenting and education.
[6:02] Kim reacts to DJ’s realization that many “challenging” childhood behaviors are completely normal—just misunderstood.
[10:15] DJ explains how subtle parental behaviors can reinforce negative self-perceptions in children.
[15:54] Claudie breaks down how sensory processing impacts emotional regulation and learning.
[19:06] Claudie shares a simple but powerful technique using physical contact and wait time to encourage language development.
[20:00] Kim passionately explains how traditional therapies can unintentionally make kids feel broken rather than supported.
[22:15] Claudie explains why parents should encourage babbling in older children as a stepping stone for speech development.
[26:00] DJ tells a heartwarming story about a stranger’s kindness during a public meltdown—and why parents should let go of embarrassment.
[28:15] DJ encourages parents to “ditch embarrassment” and focus on what their child truly needs.
[33:00] Claudie describes how sensory enrichment activities help children with self-regulation and speech development.
[38:27] DJ gives a practical grocery shopping strategy that helps children feel trusted, involved, and calm.
DJ is offering a FREE Parent Perspectives Workshop on the 4th Thursday of every month to help you navigate various parenting challenges and connect with other parents. Sign up here: imperfectheroes.com
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By MendabilityIn this episode, we welcome DJ Stutz, an experienced educator and parenting coach, to talk about three key topics that shape the way we raise and support children with special needs:
- Managing Power Struggles
- Avoiding Situations Where Children Internalize Self-Doubt.
- How to Handle Public Meltdowns Without Being Judged.
Claudie joins the conversation to explain how brain development plays a role in emotional regulation and learning, and she shares practical sensory enrichment techniques to help children feel calmer, safer, and more engaged.
Episode Highlights:
[3:39] DJ shares how being the eldest of seven siblings shaped her lifelong passion for parenting and education.
[6:02] Kim reacts to DJ’s realization that many “challenging” childhood behaviors are completely normal—just misunderstood.
[10:15] DJ explains how subtle parental behaviors can reinforce negative self-perceptions in children.
[15:54] Claudie breaks down how sensory processing impacts emotional regulation and learning.
[19:06] Claudie shares a simple but powerful technique using physical contact and wait time to encourage language development.
[20:00] Kim passionately explains how traditional therapies can unintentionally make kids feel broken rather than supported.
[22:15] Claudie explains why parents should encourage babbling in older children as a stepping stone for speech development.
[26:00] DJ tells a heartwarming story about a stranger’s kindness during a public meltdown—and why parents should let go of embarrassment.
[28:15] DJ encourages parents to “ditch embarrassment” and focus on what their child truly needs.
[33:00] Claudie describes how sensory enrichment activities help children with self-regulation and speech development.
[38:27] DJ gives a practical grocery shopping strategy that helps children feel trusted, involved, and calm.
DJ is offering a FREE Parent Perspectives Workshop on the 4th Thursday of every month to help you navigate various parenting challenges and connect with other parents. Sign up here: imperfectheroes.com