21 | 6 Emotional Regulation Tips to Bring More Peace to the Holidays with Your Strong-Willed or Neurodivergent Child
Description
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Mama,
• Do the holidays leave you feeling more exhausted than joyful?
• Wish you could stay calm when your strong-willed or neurodivergent child feels overwhelmed by the chaos?
• Find yourself trying to keep everyone happy while ignoring what you and your child really need?
• Long to protect your peace without disappointing your family or breaking traditions?
In this episode, we’re talking about what it really looks like to prepare for peace during a season that can feel anything but peaceful.
You’ll learn six practical emotional-regulation tips to help you and your child navigate holiday overwhelm with calm, connection, and confidence. We’ll explore how to identify triggers early, simplify your schedule, and let go of unrealistic expectations so that your family can enjoy meaningful moments without meltdowns.
If you’re parenting a strong-willed or neurodivergent child (who has ADHD, Autism (ASD), PDA, or ODD), these tools will help you build connection instead of conflict while anchoring your heart in faith and the Father’s peace.
Because true holiday joy doesn’t come from performance it flows from presence.
Faith Anchor + Reflection
“You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in You.” — Isaiah 26 : 3 (NIV)
Peace isn’t something you have to create; it’s a promise you can receive when you fix your thoughts on the Father instead of the pressure.
Challenge of the Week
When holiday stress starts to rise, pause and ask:
“What would peace look like right now—for me and for my child?”
Take one deep breath, simplify one task, or say one “holy no” that protects your calm.
Let peace not performance lead your home this week.
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