2. Psyched2Parent: Turning Brain Science into Tiny Wins for Parents
Welcome to Psyched2Parent, turning brain science into Tiny Wins.I'm Dr. Amy Patenaude, a school psychologist
and parent coach. I work in the real-life intersection of big feelings, nervous system regulation, executive function, learning, and school supports. This podcast is for parents raising big-feeling, strong-willed, big-hearted kids, especially the ones who keep it together at school and unravel at home.If you're exhausted from the daily loop of meltdown, guilt, over-accommodating, and trying again tomorrow, you're in the right place. If you're constantly wondering 'Is this ADHD? Anxiety? Autism? A learning difference? Or just temperament?' you're in the right place. If school emails make your stomach drop and you don't know what to ask for in an IEP, 504, or parent-teacher meeting, you're in the right place.Here's what you'll get from this show:* You'll learn what's happening under the behavior, not just how to react to it* You'll stop taking every meltdown personally and start seeing patterns* You'll have a plan for the hardest moments of the day, not a pile of advice you can't implement* You'll respond with warmth and boundaries, without over-functioning or walking on eggshells* You'll feel clearer and more confident when talking to teachers, counselors, and school teamsWe talk about the stuff parents are living:* After-school meltdowns and restraint collapse* Morning chaos and slow launching* Transitions, 'no' moments, and boundary blowups* Homework shutdowns, perfectionism spirals, and 'I can't' tears* Anger, anxiety, worry loops, and bedtime battles* Screen-time conflict and emotional whiplash* Executive function challenges like planning, flexibility, impulse control, and emotional regulation* The school side of the mountain: IEPs, 504 plans, evaluations, accommodations, executive functioning supports, and how to advocate without burning outMost episodes follow the same calming, repeatable format so you can binge and actually use what you learn:* What's happening in the brain and nervous system, explained in parent-friendly language* Tiny Wins, three max, because your life is already full* A script you can steal for the exact moment things are going sideways* School Translator Minute, where I decode school language and give you a simple next step for emails and meetingsThis is a specialist show for parents who want practical tools, not perfection. My promise is that you'll finish an episode with at least one small thing you can do today that makes home feel steadier and school conversations feel less scary.If you're parenting a child with big feelings and big reactions, or you suspect ADHD, autism, anxiety, or learning differences, subscribe and come climb with me. Tiny steps add up.You're not here because you need 'better parenting hacks.' You're here because you're carrying a lot.* You're trying to keep mornings from imploding and evenings from escalating* You're managing school expectations while your child is masking all day* You're second guessing yourself after every tough moment* You're worried about whether your child is falling behind socially, emotionally, or academically* You're tired of advice that assumes your kid is being defiant when they're actually overwhelmedThis podcast helps you move from survival mode to steadier ground. The goal isn't a perfectly smooth day. The goal is recovery and repair. The goal is fewer power struggles, more connection, and a clearer path forward.Because when you understand the why, you can choose the how.* You can set boundaries without lighting the fuse* You can respond to anxiety without feeding it* You can support your child's nervous system without doing everything for them* You can stop over-accommodating and start building skills in tiny reps* You can walk into school meetings with a plan, the right words, and the confidence to advocateIf you're looking for practical support with:* Parenting strong-willed ki
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Apple Rating
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24 mins