Ep150 - The Overlooked Link Between Nutrition and Emotions
Ever wonder if what your child eats could actually make emotional regulation easier — or harder?In this episode, Emily Hamblin — neurodivergent mom of four and parent coach for neurodivergent families — welcomes Katie Kimball, two-time TEDx speaker and expert in kids’ life skills and real food, to talk about a piece of the emotional health puzzle that’s often missed.You’ll learn simple, realistic strategies to strengthen your child's emotional resilience through small shifts in food, life skills, and critical thinking — all without guilt, shame, or complicated rules.Get ready for empowering ideas you can actually use — no perfectionism required.💛 Connect with Emily and grab your free conflict resolution cards at https://emily-hamblin.com🌱 Join the Neurodivergent Survival Kit waitlist at https://emily-hamblin.com/kit🍽️ Find Katie Kimball’s Life Skills Now Camp at https://kidscookrealfood.com/enlightening
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Ep149 - How I Stopped Yelling and Started Connecting With My Neurodivergent Kids
Ever found yourself sobbing on the bathroom floor after a morning filled with meltdowns—your kid’s and your own—and thinking, “I can’t do this anymore”?In this episode, Emily Hamblin gets painfully honest about a moment that broke her—and became the turning point for everything that followed. You’ll hear:✨ A real, raw look at what it feels like to lose it as a mom✨ Why “normal” parenting advice didn’t work—and what finally did✨ What it actually takes to shift from reacting to responding, from chaos to calm💛 Connect with Emily and grab your free conflict resolution cards for kids at https://emily-hamblin.com🌱 Join the Neurodivergent Survival Kit Waitlist at https://emily-hamblin.com/kit
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Ep148 - Supporting Neurodivergent Kids in an Overstimulating World
So many parents feel overwhelmed, overstimulated, and like they’re barely holding it together — especially when raising a neurodivergent child in a world that wasn’t built for their nervous system.It’s not just hard — it’s exhausting. And traditional parenting advice often misses the mark.In this episode, I sit down with Sarah Boyd of Resilient Little Hearts to talk about what it means to build an emotionally healthy family when the world feels too loud. We unpack how to work with your nervous system (and your child’s), not against it — and how to turn down the noise in a real, practical way.👇 Connect + Resources:🧠 Join the waitlist for The Neurodivergent Survival Kit: https://emily-hamblin.com/nsk-waitlist🌟 Connect with Emily: https://emily-hamblin.com💬 Connect with Sarah: https://www.resilientlittlehearts.com📘 Buy Turn Down the Noise by Sarah Boyd: https://amzn.to/3GsEHoA (affiliate link)
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Ep147 - Finding Time for Neurodivergent Kids’ Big Emotions
Feeling stretched thin but still want to help your neurodivergent child with emotional regulation? You’re not alone! Amidst all the daily chaos of parenting, finding time to support your child’s big emotions can feel impossible. But what if just a few minutes a week could make a real difference?In this episode, Emily Hamblin and co-host Ashley Schultz share simple, low-effort strategies to help your child practice emotional regulation—even if you’re incredibly busy. Ashley, a mom of five neurodivergent kids, explains how she fits emotional intelligence tools into her packed schedule and the small but powerful changes that have helped her family.- - -💛 Connect with Emily and grab your free conflict resolution cards: https://emily-hamblin.com🌿 Need more tools for stress management? Get the Healthy Stress Management Kit! https://emily-hamblin.com/stress🌱 Join the waitlist for the Neurodivergent Survival Kit: https://emily-hamblin.com/kit
🎧 Understanding Sensory Processing & Emotional Regulation in KidsEver wonder why some kids get overwhelmed in noisy places—while others may seek out loud music, rough play, or tight squeezes?Sensory processing plays a huge role in our kids' emotions and behavior, often in ways we don’t even realize. In this episode of the Enlightening Motherhood podcast, host Emily Hamblin sits down with Carrie Carman & Jen Papasodoro, the OT Parent Coaches, to explore sensory processing differences—what they are, how they impact children’s emotions, and what parents can do to help.Whether you're parenting a neurodivergent child or just want to better understand sensory differences, this episode will give you the tools to create a calmer, more connected home.💛 Connect with Emily Hamblin + grab your free conflict resolution cards → emily-hamblin.com🌱 Join the Neurodivergent Survival KitWaitlist→ emily-hamblin.com/kit🎧 Related Episode: Sensory Processing & Emotional Health → Apple Podcasts📩 Get the OT Parent Coaches’ Free Sensory Sleuth Worksheet → Download Here📲 Follow the OT Parent Coaches on Instagram & Facebook → @theOTParentCoaches📺 Watch on YouTube → YouTube VideoTime Stamps00:00 → Introduction to Sensory Processing Challenges00:41 → Meet the OT Parent Coaches01:57 → Understanding Sensory Processing04:23 → Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) Explained08:20 → Recognizing Sensory Differences in Children15:00 → Practical Tips for Managing Sensory Challenges24:17 → Understanding Sensory Awareness in Parenting25:28 → Modeling Sensory Regulation for Children25:57 → Sensory Strategies for Older Kids and Adults31:11 → Proprioceptive Activities for Sensory Regulation37:49 → Addressing Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA)47:59 → Final Thoughts & Contact Information📌 Show Notes & Free Resources⏳ Time Stamps
As a mom, raising a child with big emotions can be overwhelming, frustrating, and stressful. The Enlightening Motherhood Podcast, hosted by two friends who are currently in the thick of raising kids with big feelings (Emily Hamblin and Ashley Schultz) offers a compassionate community where you can learn practical tips to help make your motherhood lighter.
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