11. Co-Regulation When You’re Not Regulated: Calming Your Child When You’re Overwhelmed

Update: 2025-11-24

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How do you handle a meltdown when you're overstimulated already? How do you help your child calm down when you’re not calm yourself?
In this episode, Faustina shares small, realistic ways to co-regulate while healing — grounding tips for overstimulation, honest scripts for connection, and a reminder that repair matters more than perfection. This can be particularly difficult for autistic single mothers as there is no other adult to fall back on when we are not regulated.

If you liked this episode, you’ll also enjoy Episode 9: The Court Date You Can’t Stop Thinking About.

single parenting, autism, trauma recovery, nervous system, co-regulation, single motherhood, resilience, gentle parenting, healing hacks

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11. Co-Regulation When You’re Not Regulated: Calming Your Child When You’re Overwhelmed

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11. Co-Regulation When You’re Not Regulated: Calming Your Child When You’re Overwhelmed

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11. Co-Regulation When You’re Not Regulated: Calming Your Child When You’re Overwhelmed