At Peace Parents Podcast Ep. 122 - Radically Accepting My Child's PDA While Worrying What Others Think
Aug 12, 2025
A mom grapples with societal judgment affecting her acceptance of her child's PDA. Topics include the impact of past trauma on parenting, feelings of isolation in the neurodivergent community, and the concept of radical acceptance. Practical strategies like RAIN meditation and affirmations are suggested to manage emotions. The discussion reveals how focusing on the present can help break free from unhelpful worry spirals. Self-compassion emerges as a crucial element in navigating the complexities of raising a PDA child.
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Belonging Drives Parental Worry
- Humans are wired to fear social rejection, so parental worry about others' judgment is normal.
- Casey links this to evolutionary survival and explains it won’t fully disappear but can be understood and managed.
When Plans Collapse: A Personal Example
- Casey shares a real example of both kids staying home and feeling activated, illustrating imperfect reactions.
- She admits to being shorter and frustrated initially but returning to baseline care later that day.
Practice Moment-By-Moment Acceptance
- Practice radical acceptance by naming your internal experience without self-judgment in the moment.
- Welcome physical sensations, thoughts, and emotions then offer yourself compassion instead of aiming to be perfect.