54. My Child Is the “Difficult One”—Now What?

Is your child the one who melts down the fastest, argues the loudest, or just always seems… harder to parent than the others?

Do you ever find yourself asking:
👉 “Why is this so hard with this child?”
👉 “Am I doing something wrong?”
👉 “What if I mess them up?”
👉 Or worse… what if something is wrong with them?”

You are NOT alone.
And your child is not broken.

In this powerful and deeply personal episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on what it means to raise a child who is strong-willed, emotionally volatile, neurodivergent, or just wired a little differently. Whether your child is on the spectrum, has ADHD, or simply feels everything big—this episode is for you.

You’ll learn how to:

✅ Reframe “difficult behavior” through curiosity, not control
✅ Recognize the 3 unhealthy roles of the Unhappy Kid Triangle (UHKT)
✅ Step out of your own triggered reactions and parent with Spirit-led wisdom
✅ Use the Happy Kid Toolkit to teach emotional regulation, responsibility, and self-control
✅ See your child—and yourself—through the eyes of God, not shame

Plus, I’m sharing real-life examples from my journey parenting my own neurodivergent son, who is now 22 and thriving with the same tools we started using 15+ years ago.

🔥 This episode will challenge you, comfort you, and equip you for the healing journey ahead.

xoxo,

Danielle

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💛 Ready to go deeper?

📥 Download the FREE 14-Day Teen Devotional: You Are Not Alone
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