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Your child's meltdowns drain your energy and test your patience.
You want more for them, yet feel stuck in a struggle that repeats daily… even when you’re using gentle parenting techniques.
There is hope for a different future where your child thrives.
But first you must see them through new eyes of possibility instead of impossibility.
That includes the labels and perspectives that you take to characterize your child’s behavior.
Listen to learn more.
If your child is demonstrating the meltdown cycle, watch our free training here: https://www.megghanthompsoncoaching.com/5-shifts-registration
If your teen is struggling to engage with your family, shutting down and struggling with a perfectionism spiral, watch our free training here: https://www.megghanthompsoncoaching.com/tp/5-steps-registration
If you're ready to book a call with our team, use this link: https://www.megghanthompsoncoaching.com/pod/book-your-call-now
For families with high school aged teens, use this link: https://www.megghanthompsoncoaching.com/tp/teentalk
When you start wondering if your kid is playing you, it hits like a gut punch, doesn't it?
How did things escalate so far, so fast?
Isn't parenting meant to be smoother sailing than this?
If junior is blowing up before soccer practice yet again, or sis is having a fit before helping with dishes, and you feel a twister twirling your temper...
That nagging thought sneaks in.
"Are they dodging obligations?"
"Is she milking emotions to duck chores?"
She claims cleaning is Everest-level hard but we know it takes 20 minutes tops.
So why the hour-long gripefest before?
Join me to gain real perspective on what's underneath the surface drama.
Listen to learn more.
If your child is demonstrating the meltdown cycle, watch our free training here: https://www.megghanthompsoncoaching.com/5-shifts-registration
If your teen is struggling to engage with your family, shutting down and struggling with a perfectionism spiral, watch our free training here: https://www.megghanthompsoncoaching.com/tp/5-steps-registration
If you're ready to book a call with our team, use this link: https://www.megghanthompsoncoaching.com/pod/book-your-call-now
For families with high school aged teens, use this link: https://www.megghanthompsoncoaching.com/tp/teentalk
Man, it's like you finally get a system down pat with your HSC, thinking you've got their sensitivities all figured out.
Then without warning, some new thing comes along and completely wrecks your routine overnight!
Being an HSC parent is tough as nails - some days it can really feel like they're deliberately pushing all your buttons just to see your stress levels max out.
Been there, haven't you?
Take it from me, you are not alone in that feeling.
And you are most definitely not a bad parent.
Listen to learn more.
If your child is demonstrating the meltdown cycle, watch our free training here: https://www.megghanthompsoncoaching.com/5-shifts-registration
If your teen is struggling to engage with your family, shutting down and struggling with a perfectionism spiral, watch our free training here: https://www.megghanthompsoncoaching.com/tp/5-steps-registration
If you're ready to book a call with our team, use this link: https://www.megghanthompsoncoaching.com/pod/book-your-call-now
For families with high school aged teens, use this link: https://www.megghanthompsoncoaching.com/tp/teentalk
Friends, I was beyond furious after seeing a post from a parent who was guided by a so-called "therapist" who gave a young child such a damaging label.
The diagnosis they provided? Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD).
Just thinking of it triggers me because through my research and clinical experience, I've seen the heartbreak it causes.
For years, eager, confused, EXHAUSTED parents have come to me seeking understanding - why does little Timmy have meltdowns at sports practice?
Why won't Emily stay at a sleepover?
But too often, other providers slap these simplistic labels that annihilate the little hope they’re hanging onto.
Listen to learn more.
If your child is demonstrating the meltdown cycle, watch our free training here: https://www.megghanthompsoncoaching.com/5-shifts-registration
If your teen is struggling to engage with your family, shutting down and struggling with a perfectionism spiral, watch our free training here: https://www.megghanthompsoncoaching.com/tp/5-steps-registration
If you're ready to book a call with our team, use this link: https://www.megghanthompsoncoaching.com/pod/book-your-call-now
For families with high school aged teens, use this link: https://www.megghanthompsoncoaching.com/tp/teentalk
I feel you, coming back after the holidays can be straight up rough.
Stomachs are in knots.
Tears flowing non-stop.
Changes wreck the body and mind alike.
And after relaxing with family over winter break too? Forget about it.
Parents were probably praying for Christmas magic to last a little longer, anxiously awaiting the daily meltdowns school will no doubt bring.
The morning routines were tense enough getting out the door before vacation mode.
But now?
Schedules are shredded, routines ripped to pieces, schedules all twisted six ways from Sunday.
Just as you finally fell into a groove too.
Listen on to learn more.
If your child is demonstrating the meltdown cycle, watch our free training here: https://www.megghanthompsoncoaching.com/5-shifts-registration
If your teen is struggling to engage with your family, shutting down and struggling with a perfectionism spiral, watch our free training here: https://www.megghanthompsoncoaching.com/tp/5-steps-registration
If you're ready to book a call with our team, use this link: https://www.megghanthompsoncoaching.com/pod/book-your-call-now
For families with high school aged teens, use this link: https://www.megghanthompsoncoaching.com/tp/teentalk
Are you tired of feeling frustrated and helpless when it comes to your child's aggressive behavior?
Do you feel like you've tried everything from traditional parenting techniques to yelling and rewards, but nothing seems to work?
Here at MTC we understand how difficult and stressful it can be to deal with a child who is exhibiting aggressive behavior.
It can take a toll on your relationship with your child and with your partner, causing arguments and tension.
But there is hope.
Just look at what happened with Jamie and John and their 7-year-old HSC.
They had tried everything they could think of (sticker charts, rewards, yelling, counting to 3…), but nothing seemed to work.
Listen on to learn more.
If your child is demonstrating the meltdown cycle, watch our free training here: https://www.megghanthompsoncoaching.com/5-shifts-registration
If your teen is struggling to engage with your family, shutting down and struggling with a perfectionism spiral, watch our free training here: https://www.megghanthompsoncoaching.com/tp/5-steps-registration
If you're ready to book a call with our team, use this link: https://www.megghanthompsoncoaching.com/pod/book-your-call-now
For families with high school aged teens, use this link: https://www.megghanthompsoncoaching.com/tp/teentalk
Parenthood is an incredible journey filled with both heartwarming moments and immense challenges.
We understand that firsthand here at MTC because we've been there ourselves.
We know that when your child is facing mental health issues, it can shake you to your core and leave you feeling utterly overwhelmed.
If you're reading this, it means you're likely in a situation similar to what Rachel and Ash went through with their own HSC.
Listen on to learn more.
If your child is demonstrating the meltdown cycle, watch our free training here: https://www.megghanthompsoncoaching.com/5-shifts-registration
If your teen is struggling to engage with your family, shutting down and struggling with a perfectionism spiral, watch our free training here: https://www.megghanthompsoncoaching.com/tp/5-steps-registration
If you're ready to book a call with our team, use this link: https://www.megghanthompsoncoaching.com/pod/book-your-call-now
For families with high school aged teens, use this link: https://www.megghanthompsoncoaching.com/tp/teentalk
Opening up can be difficult for kids, especially those who are highly sensitive.
Creating a safe space is key to helping highly sensitive kids feel comfortable opening up.
But how do you actually do that?
Listen to learn more.
If your child is demonstrating the meltdown cycle, watch our free training here: https://www.megghanthompsoncoaching.com/5-shifts-registration
If your teen is struggling to engage with your family, shutting down and struggling with a perfectionism spiral, watch our free training here: https://www.megghanthompsoncoaching.com/tp/5-steps-registration
If you're ready to book a call with our team, use this link: https://www.megghanthompsoncoaching.com/pod/book-your-call-now
For families with high school aged teens, use this link: https://www.megghanthompsoncoaching.com/tp/teental
Relationships strained to the breaking point.
And you feel powerless, like nothing works to manage your HSC’s intense emotions.
As a parent, few things cause more pain than seeing your child struggle emotionally.
Dealing with intense meltdowns, withdrawal, or overwhelming emotions, you know the toll this takes on the entire family.
Highly sensitive children experience the world differently than others.
Every sound, sight, touch or change can feel amplified, if they do not have the skills to regulate their emotions, & this can cause disruptions to the peace of your home.
Even if you try to validate their feelings, your reactions and consequences seem to only make things worse without a process…
Listen to learn more.
If your child is demonstrating the meltdown cycle, watch our free training here: https://www.megghanthompsoncoaching.com/5-shifts-registration
If your teen is struggling to engage with your family, shutting down and struggling with a perfectionism spiral, watch our free training here: https://www.megghanthompsoncoaching.com/tp/5-steps-registration
If you're ready to book a call with our team, use this link: https://www.megghanthompsoncoaching.com/pod/book-your-call-now
For families with high school aged teens, use this link: https://www.megghanthompsoncoaching.com/tp/teental
No matter how much we love our children... they can embarrass us.
Whether screaming in stores or rude behavior, it's difficult to watch.
On one hand, you never want your child to feel like they've disappointed you.
You obviously don’t want your child to know you’re embarrassed of them.
Yet harsh looks from other parents burn, and meltdowns in public feel like you’re put in a spotlight for the way you parent..
Listen to know more.
If your child is demonstrating the meltdown cycle, watch our free training here: https://www.megghanthompsoncoaching.com/5-shifts-registration
If your teen is struggling to engage with your family, shutting down and struggling with a perfectionism spiral, watch our free training here: https://www.megghanthompsoncoaching.com/tp/5-steps-registration
If you're ready to book a call with our team, use this link: https://www.megghanthompsoncoaching.com/pod/book-your-call-now
For families with high school aged teens, use this link: https://www.megghanthompsoncoaching.com/tp/teental
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