Parenting Strong-Willed and Neurodiverse Kids with Confidence– Melissa Schulz

Melissa Schulz is a parenting coach and Board Certified Behavior Analyst recognized as the "Best Parenting Coach in the United States for 2025" by Evergreen Awards. She has a Master's in Psychology and spent 12 years running an in-home behavioral health company serving kids with autism. She is also a mom to three kids – two of whom are neurodiverse.‎In this episode of Empowered Conversations, we talk about:‎‎- The most common struggles parents face with strong-willed or sensitive kids‎- The biggest misconception parents have about "behavior problems"‎- Why strategies from books and Google often fall flat‎- How to uncover the root causes of your child's behavior – not just react to symptoms‎- What to do in the moment when a meltdown is happening‎- Why yelling feels like the only option – and what to do instead‎- How moms can regulate themselves and break cycles of yelling and guilt‎- Small but powerful habits that help moms feel calmer and more capable‎If you are tired, guilty, and ready for a different approach, this conversation is for you. Your child's behavior is not a reflection of your worth as a parent. There is always something underneath. And you don't have to figure it out alone.‎Connect with Melissa SchulzWebsite: melissaschulz.com /free-guide – "How to Get Kids to Listen with 3 Simple Strategies"Follow and rate the show‎