At Peace Parents Podcast

In this episode I speak with a mom about her PDA daughter, who pinches and scratches Mom as she is falling asleep. It's a recording of Parenting PDA Your Way, the show I host live on our YouTube and Facebook most Fridays at 1pm ET. I hope it's helpful to you!xo,Casey

In this episode I speak with a mom whose PDA son constantly wants to play with neighbors' kids - no matter how many times he may have already knocked on the door that day - and melts down if she says no.It's a recording of Parenting PDA Your Way, the show I host live on our YouTube and Facebook most Fridays at 1pm ET. I hope it's helpful to you!xo,Casey

Samantha's 13-year-old PDA daughter wants to buy things all the time, and gets dysregulated when her parents say "no." It's a common and difficult problem for many parents of PDA children and teens, and in this week's episode I talk it through with Samantha.The episode is a recording of Parenting PDA Your Way, the show I host live on our YouTube and Facebook most Fridays at 1pm ET. I hope it's helpful to you!xo,Casey

In this episode I talk through how I've come to realize my second son is also PDA - with a more internalized expression than my first - and how the process has been both similar and different from the first time. I hope it's helpful for you :)

In today's episode I speak with Megan, the mother of an 8-year-old PDAer who equalizes against her sibling on the walk to school. Megan comes up with something to try for a couple weeks to see if it's helpful. I hope the conversation is helpful for you, too :)

In this episode I talk with Carrie - mother of a 12-year-old PDAer - about how to support her son when he gets dysregulated by not knowing what to do during free time - especially after school and on weekends.

In this episode I coach Lierin as she navigates the equalizing her 5-year-old daughter does against her 8-year-old sister. Specifically we discuss how to help the older daughter understand PDA and the "unfairness" it brings about.

Delve into the world of parenting children with Pathological Demand Avoidance. Discover how parental trauma and emotional triggers affect caregiving dynamics. Explore the balance between nurturing a child's unique needs and managing personal challenges. Hear insights on effective coping strategies, emotional resilience, and self-care. The discussion emphasizes transforming parenting hardships into growth opportunities while fostering trust and connection. It's a heartfelt exploration of love, support, and the complexities of raising neurodiverse children.

A mother shares her journey managing her 4-year-old with Pathological Demand Avoidance and navigating sibling dynamics with a younger child. The conversation focuses on strategies for validating emotions and ensuring everyone feels secure. Key insights include co-parenting approaches, emotional safety, and the importance of creating structured plans. The speakers emphasize parenting through modeling and fostering open communication, encouraging a nurturing atmosphere for all children involved.

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.