On today’s episode Wendy interviews Lynne Jackson who has over 25 years of experience as both a parent to three intense children & as a pediatric occupational therapist specializing in kids with sensory processing disorder and behavioral challenges.
In 2002 Lynne and her husband Jim founded Connected Families, a ministry that helps parents learn to embody God’s grace in the midst of family life.
As a speaker, parenting educator, certified life coach, podcaster, and author, Lynne has helped thousands of parents learn to be peaceful, purposeful, and confident.
Lynne & her husband have always had a heart for struggling kids – whether it be emotionally or from a sensory standpoint.
They have a passion for helping families of faith find deeper connection so that the parents can earn deep, heartfelt influence in the lives of their children.
Today Wendy & Lynne explore how parents can stay in integrity even when their children are sensitive, intense, and challenging:
- How to know if misbehavior is primarily sensory or behaviorally based
- Aiming to help your highly sensitive child vs. fix or correct them is important
- How arousal state (our energy level or emotional state) affects conflicts & discipline
- We want to deescalate the fight or flight response instead of add to it
- How to handle sensory processing differences with integrity
- Connected Families Parenting Framework
- You are safe with me.
- You are loved no matter what.
- You are called and capable.
- You are responsible for your actions.
- Connected Families Parenting Framework
Mentioned in this Episode:
- Fresh Start Family Online
- Fresh Start Experience – parenting education & support program
- FSF Show Episode 26 – Let’s Talk all Things Sensory – An Interview with Wendy Bertagnole
- Connect with Lynne & Jim Jackson
- Website: Connected Families
- Facebook: @ConnectedFamilies
- Instagram: @ConnectedFams
- Twitter: @ConnectedFams
- Pinterest: Connected Families
- Discipline That Connects Course
- Discipline That Connects with Your Child’s Heart book
- Articles, Resources & Videos Lynne Mentions:
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