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Forever Home for our kids with disabilities.
Formerly Special Needs Moms - Circle of Strength.
This podcast has begun a shift in focus...
Hey, I’m Valerie, mom to two with disabilities (one visible, one invisible). We came up with housing solutions for our children.
This space has been created to help you navigate the journey of creating a secure, sustainable forever home for your child.
We’ll chat with parents on this path, realtors, financial planners, and other experts who can make the process easier. We'll be dropping an episode twice a month.
Seeing my eldest thrive living independent of us was a gift I didn’t always know I could give. I'm excited for you to have the opportunity to explore giving that gift to your child.
Keep building your child’s future!
Music acknowledgement: Audio Coffee - Denys Kyshchuk
Forever Home for our kids with disabilities.
Your host sharing that she didn't do so well handling a teenage outburst!
Introduction:
● Topic: Handling Teenage Outbursts - I didn't do so well!
Incident at Home:
● Valerie shoveling snow due to husband's back injury.
● Neighbor interruption while rushing to church.
● Teenager at home unnoticed.
● Valerie asks teen to finish shoveling.
● Teen has emotional outburst.
Understanding Teenage Behavior:
● Teenage brain development challenges.
● Prefrontal cortex development affects impulse control.
● Executive functioning delay in conditions like ADHD.
● Common triggers: stress, peer pressure, hormonal changes, mental health issues.
Communication Strategies:
● Importance of awareness of child's struggles.
● Active listening and validation of feelings.
● Brendan Burchard's advice on not reacting but responding.
● Taking a moment to breathe and calm down.
● Avoiding power struggles.
Building Trust and Connection:
● Spending quality time together.
● Finding common interests.
● Seeking professional help when needed.
Reflection and Learning:
● Acknowledging personal mistakes.
● Reflecting on caregiving as a calling.
● Giving oneself grace and learning from mistakes.
● Embracing the journey of parenting.
Conclusion:
● Encouragement to reach out with comments or questions.
● Email: coach.valerianne@gmail.com
Music Acknowledgement: Audio Coffee - Denys Kyshchuk
Link for book: The S.H.I.N.E. Principle: The special needs mom's path to strength, hope and happiness
https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0CW18ZXGX (Canada)
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Learn more about your host at:
https://coachingwithvalerieanne.com/