99 From Meltdowns to Milestones: Helping Kids Manage Big Emotions with Shauna B

Website: 🌐 www.andiclark.comSupport Circle Membership: https://andiclark.thrivecart.com/support-circle/Parenting kids with big emotions is no easy task, especially when explosive outbursts, school struggles, and executive functioning challenges are part of daily life. In this episode, Andi is joined by Shauna B, a life reinvention and motivation coach for single and divorced moms, who shares her powerful journey of raising children with intense emotions. Together, they discuss the long game of emotional regulation, how to navigate school challenges, and the importance of self-care for parents.Shauna shares her personal experience of parenting through meltdowns, school battles, and behavioral struggles, and how she found effective strategies to help her kids develop emotional resilience. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed or searching for practical tools, this episode will help you feel seen, supported, and empowered in your parenting journey.Key Takeaways✔️ Big emotions aren’t just behavior problems – They often stem from executive functioning struggles, ADHD, sensory processing challenges, or emotional regulation difficulties.✔️ The school system often doesn’t understand emotional regulation struggles – IEPs can be helpful, but they often serve as band-aids rather than addressing the root of the challenges.✔️ Homeschooling and alternative education can be game-changers – Finding a learning environment that meets your child’s needs may require thinking outside the traditional school system.✔️ Self-care for parents isn’t optional—it’s essential – The more you recharge, the more you can help your child through their emotional struggles.✔️ Every child needs different strategies – What works for one child may not work for another, so flexibility and patience are key.✔️ Success is in the long game – Helping kids regulate emotions takes time, persistence, and a strong support system.Episode Highlights & Timestamps📍 [00:02:00] Meet Shauna B – Single mom of three, life reinvention coach, and advocate for parents navigating big emotions.📍 [00:04:00] Recognizing the signs – Shauna shares how she noticed the first signs of emotional struggles in her kids, including volcanic outbursts, impulsivity, and challenges with self-regulation.📍 [00:07:00] The long game of emotional regulation – Why parenting kids with big emotions requires patience, persistence, and a mindset shift.📍 [00:10:00] The challenges of parenting different kids with different needs – How Shauna had to adjust her parenting approach between her two sons, one with explosive outbursts and another with aggressive behaviors.📍 [00:15:00] Schools don’t always get it – How executive functioning struggles impact emotional regulation, and why IEPs and traditional school interventions often fall short.📍 [00:20:00] The decision to homeschool – Shauna’s journey to pulling her son from school, homeschooling, and eventually finding an online program that worked for him.📍 [00:27:00] The power of reducing overwhelm – How breaking tasks into smaller steps helped Shauna’s son regain confidence and manage his schoolwork.📍 [00:38:00] Modeling emotional regulation as parents – The importance of showing kids healthy coping strategies rather than just telling them.📍 [00:42:00] Recharging as a parent is not selfish – Why taking time for self-care makes you a better parent and actually helps your child regulate their emotions more effectively.📍 [00:47:00] Final advice for parents – Shauna’s biggest takeaways: ➡️ Find a support system – You don’t have to do this alone. ➡️ Small moments of self-care add up – It doesn’t have to be a big event, even 5 minutes of quiet time can make a difference. ➡️ Parenting big emotions is a long game – The effort you put in today will pay off in the future.Resources MentionedEF Self Assessment: https://andiclark.com/assess-emotions/Shauna B’s Podcast: Release Your Inner Power (available on all podcast platforms)Shauna’s Coaching & Social Media: Ignited Decisions🌎 Website: www.igniteddecisions.com📲 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ignited_decisions📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/igniteddecisions/📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@IgnitedDecisionswithShaunaB🎧 If this episode resonated with you, please leave a review and share it with other parents who need to hear this message!