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10 | Have a Defiant, Strong-Willed, or Neurodivergent Child? Taking Your Captive Thoughts = Calmer Meltdowns

10 | Have a Defiant, Strong-Willed, or Neurodivergent Child? Taking Your Captive Thoughts = Calmer Meltdowns

Update: 2025-09-25
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Parenting Beyond Meltdowns is ranked in the Top 5% of podcasts globally! 


 


Have you ever felt like your thoughts are hijacking your parenting leaving you overwhelmed, reactive, and stuck in survival mode?


In this episode, we’re diving into three powerful anchors for your thought life that will help you take your thoughts captive, so you can show up calmer and more connected with your strong-willed or neurodivergent child (whether ADHD, ASD, ODD, or PDA).


You’ll learn how your thoughts shape your feelings, your actions, and ultimately the atmosphere in your home. Instead of being run by fear, shame, or others’ opinions, you’ll discover practical tools to declutter your mind and anchor your thoughts in truth—so meltdowns no longer have the power to hijack your peace.


 


What You’ll Learn in This Episode:



  • Why awareness of your thoughts is the first step to transformation.

  • How to use a “thought download” to declutter your mind and release negative loops.

  • Why other people’s opinions don’t define you—or your child.

  • Biblical encouragement on renewing your mind (Romans 12:2) and speaking life over your parenting.

  • A faith-rooted perspective on shifting from chaos to calm, even when meltdowns happen.


 


Faith Anchor


Romans 12:2 reminds us: “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” Mama, you don’t have to let your thoughts run wild—you can anchor them in truth and take back your peace.


 


Episode Challenge


This week, try a “thought download.” Write down every thought swirling in your mind about parenting, meltdowns, and your child. Then ask: Does this thought serve me and the relationship I want with my child? Release what doesn’t, and choose one life-giving thought to carry forward.


 


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10 | Have a Defiant, Strong-Willed, or Neurodivergent Child? Taking Your Captive Thoughts = Calmer Meltdowns

10 | Have a Defiant, Strong-Willed, or Neurodivergent Child? Taking Your Captive Thoughts = Calmer Meltdowns

Amanda Calfee - Christian Life Coach, Mama of Strong-willed & Neurodivergent Kiddos