Enlightening Motherhood

Painting with a Hammer: Tools That Actually Help Neurodivergent Kids


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Ever feel like you're doing everything "right"—and still nothing is working with your neurodivergent child?


In this episode, Emily sits down with Kate, a homeschool mom of three, whose youngest was recently diagnosed with autism and ADHD. Kate shares what parenting looked like when she didn’t have the right tools—how it felt like trying to paint with a hammer—and what changed when she finally found strategies that actually worked.


You’ll hear:

  1. The daily struggles of emotional meltdowns and constant dysregulation

  2. What finally helped her son and her whole family find more calm and connection

  3. How a 6-week kids' class shifted their entire family culture

  4. Why understanding sensory needs and nervous system regulation was the missing piece


This episode is raw, relatable, and full of hope—especially for any parent who’s tired of trying harder with no results.


👉 Join the waitlist for the Brain Body Emotional Regulation Class for Neurodivergent Kids: https://emily-hamblin.com


📘 Read the full Brain Body Emotional Regulation class syllabus: https://emily-hamblin.com/go

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