Your kid is screaming, crying, or completely shutting down—and suddenly, you feel like you might lose it too. ADHD moms know how hard it is to stay regulated when your child is dysregulated. But co-regulation is possible, and it starts with you.
In this episode, we’ll cover:
✅ Why ADHD moms struggle with emotional regulation
✅ The brain science behind co-regulation
✅ How to recognize signs of emotional escalation before you react
✅ ADHD-friendly strategies to stay calm in meltdown moments
🎧 Press play now and learn how to co-regulate without spiraling.
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🔍 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✔ Why ADHD moms struggle to stay regulated
✔ How mirror neurons & emotional contagion affect co-regulation
✔ The role of sensory overload in emotional meltdowns
✔ Simple strategies to de-escalate both you and your child
🕒 Timestamps:
[00:00:00] Introduction – Why ADHD makes co-regulation harder
[00:01:30] The brain science behind emotional escalation
[00:03:00] How sensory overload triggers emotional flooding
[00:04:45] Signs you’re about to dysregulate & what to do
[00:06:30] ADHD-friendly strategies for staying calm during meltdowns
[00:09:00] How to recover & reset after a tough moment
🚀 Action Steps:
👉 Use Pattern Interrupts: Step away, splash cold water, or shake out tension.
👉 Practice Body-Based Soothing: Sway, hum, or deep breathe to regulate your nervous system.
👉 Try Silent Soothing: If words don’t help, model calmness through body language.
👉 Use an Anchor Phrase: Repeat a phrase like I am safe, my child is safe to stay grounded.
👉 Tag Team When Possible: Swap with a co-parent or take a brief reset break.
🔗 Download Your Free Resource: Master Your Emotions Guide → [Get it here]
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