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Most of us parent the way we were parented. Threats, punishment, taking things away. But with neurodivergent kids, those inherited tactics don't just fail. They backfire.
In this episode, Emily sits down with Wendy Snyder, a parent coach, author, and founder of Fresh Start Family to talk about what actually works. You'll learn why misbehavior is really communication, how to stop power struggles before they start, and why updating your parenting tools changes everything for your neurodivergent child.
In this episode you'll learn:
Why inherited parenting tactics backfire with neurodivergent and strong-willed kids
How to shift your paradigm around misbehavior so you stop fighting your child
Simple strategies to replace threats and punishment with connection and dignity
Why humility (not perfection) is the real parenting superpower
I’m hosting a free masterclass: Emotional Regulation for Neurodivergent Kids. Come learn exactly what your child needs to learn emotional regulation! https://emily-hamblin.com/class/
Connect with Emily on Instagram: http://instagram.com/emilyhamblincoaching
Grab Wendy's book: https://freshstartfamilyonline.com/
Find Wendy on Instagram:https://instagram.com/freshstartwendy
By Emily Hamblin & Ashley Schultz4.9
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Most of us parent the way we were parented. Threats, punishment, taking things away. But with neurodivergent kids, those inherited tactics don't just fail. They backfire.
In this episode, Emily sits down with Wendy Snyder, a parent coach, author, and founder of Fresh Start Family to talk about what actually works. You'll learn why misbehavior is really communication, how to stop power struggles before they start, and why updating your parenting tools changes everything for your neurodivergent child.
In this episode you'll learn:
Why inherited parenting tactics backfire with neurodivergent and strong-willed kids
How to shift your paradigm around misbehavior so you stop fighting your child
Simple strategies to replace threats and punishment with connection and dignity
Why humility (not perfection) is the real parenting superpower
I’m hosting a free masterclass: Emotional Regulation for Neurodivergent Kids. Come learn exactly what your child needs to learn emotional regulation! https://emily-hamblin.com/class/
Connect with Emily on Instagram: http://instagram.com/emilyhamblincoaching
Grab Wendy's book: https://freshstartfamilyonline.com/
Find Wendy on Instagram:https://instagram.com/freshstartwendy

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