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Laura Way
Connected Families Content Manager who conducts interviews and shares personal parenting experiences; co-hosts episodes and helps unpack parenting topics using the Connected Families Framework.
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Jan 5, 2026
• 36min
My Child Refuses to Listen: A Compassionate Approach to PDA
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Laura Way, Connected Families Content Manager, and Lydia Rex, a Trust-Based Relational Intervention practitioner, dive deep into the world of Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA). They explain how small demands can trigger fight-or-flight responses in sensitive children. With practical strategies from the Connected Families Framework, they explore fostering safety and autonomy, coaching self-regulation, and the importance of long-term heart change over short-term compliance. Their insights offer parents hope and tools to navigate challenging behaviors with compassion.
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