ABOUT THIS EPISODE (+ scroll for resources) 👇
Dr. Tay and Emily Hamblin, a parent coach and neurodivergent mom of four, discuss practical strategies for self-compassion, regulating the nervous system, and addressing the challenges parents face. The episode covers the crucial role of self-care, debunking the notion that it's selfish, and highlights the impact it has on the parent and the entire family. Emily shares her personal journey, including her experiences and how understanding her own sensory needs and emotional triggers significantly improved her family dynamics. They discuss how to model healthy coping mechanisms for children and the importance of addressing underlying behaviors.
00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview
00:15 Meet Emily Hamblin: A Journey into Neurodivergent Parenting
02:31 The Challenges of Parenting Neurodivergent Children
03:31 Shifting Perspectives: From Control to Compassion
08:40 Understanding Self-Compassion and Its Importance
13:55 The Impact of Self-Compassion on Parenting
15:55 Modeling Positive Behavior for Children
17:46 The Beginning of a Challenging Journey
18:59 Coping with Extreme Parenting Stress
20:35 Finding Support and Validation
21:56 Balancing Self-Care and Parenting
23:35 Navigating Guilt and Self-Care
27:57 Teaching Emotional Intelligence to Kids
29:36 Membership Programs and Resources
32:34 Final Thoughts and Resources
RESOURCES
⚡️ connect with Emily Hamblin on Instagram @enlighteningmotherhood and learn more about her services https://emily-hamblin.com/
⚡️ listen to my episode on Emily's podcast Enlightening Motherhood episode 126
⚡️ want to learn more about Dr. Tay's Whole Family Approach and current services offered? visit drtaylorday.com
⚡️ join the Evolve Facebook community to participate in the episode Q+As >> facebook.com/groups/evolveautism
⚡️ learn from me and submit your questions [could be featured on a future episode] >>
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*please note: in this episode, many terminologies and phrases are used to describe autism. Dr. Tay honors what each child and family prefers, and intentionally chooses to use affirming and identity-first language after listening to autistic adults and their preferences. various guests on the podcast are likely to use the language that they have been exposed to the most.
