
EP 259: Holding Hope when your Child's Behavior is Truly Dangerous
About this episode
Parenting a child with big, baffling behaviors can feel terrifying sometimes. Especially when those behaviors aren’t just frustrating… they’re dangerous. In this episode, I’m talking with a parent who knows that reality deeply, and who is also finding a way to hold onto hope.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- Why seeing your child as “good” doesn’t mean ignoring serious or dangerous behavior
- How one parent stays steady even when others say, “This child isn’t worth it.”
- What actually helps behavior change (hint: it’s not punishment, but it’s not the absence of accountability either)
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