What if your child’s meltdowns weren’t about defiance, disrespect, or “bad behavior” at all—but simply their nervous system doing what it was designed to do? In this episode, I unpack how animal instincts like Lumi the Owl, Prickles the Porcupine, Bolt the Cheetah, and Tuck the Possum signal what’s happening beneath the surface. When you learn to spot the state and meet the need, you stop wrestling with behavior and start tending the roots.We’ll talk about how to recognize each instinct, what your child actually needs in those moments, and how to support without shame, blame, or power struggles. These aren’t loopholes; they’re nervous-system-savvy ways to bring safety and connection back online.Take a deep breath with me. Let’s step into a gentler, more effective way to parent your beautifully complex child.👉 Tune in now to learn how animal instincts can transform the way you respond to your child’s behavior.You can find additional resources at <a href="http://parentingadhdandautism.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">parentingadhdandautism.com</a> and <a href="https://www.notion.so/1286dd5454258030a412e376595bf094?pvs=21" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Regulated Kids.com</a> — because it’s not just about the struggles, it’s about progress, one step at a time.Show notes and more resources at <a href="https://parentingadhdandautism.com/327" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">parentingadhdandautism.com/327</a>Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/beautifully-complex--6137613/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/beautifully-complex--6137613/support</a>.

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