Connected and Capable

The struggles are kids have can be hard, dysregulating, and cause lots of worry. Understandably so! What's the best way to tackle them? How can we help them make lasting change?

In this episode I'm diving into what really works and how to know which way to turn whether your kid is struggling with anxiety, bad handwriting, aggressive behaviors--or anything in between.

It's the question we all must ask for our kids and the various struggles they face, especially the one's that can feel like they're taking over.

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What if some of the hardest moments with your child aren’t about behavior, motivation, or personality at all?

In this episode, I share executive functioning as the next critical piece of the puzzle, and why so many uniquely wired kids struggle in ways that are easy to misinterpret.

You’ll hear why executive functioning is far bigger than attention alone, 4 more EF skills, and they quietly affect daily life in ways most families don’t recognize.

If you’ve ever found yourself thinking they should be able to do this by now, or wondering why progress feels inconsistent — this episode will help you see your kid (or yourself) in a whole new light.

Key Timestamps:

1:45 Why executive functioning gets mislabeled as personality

6:05 Attention isn’t the whole ADHD story

16:20 Perseverance is a brain skill, not a trait

20:00 Working memory & “why won’t they remember?”

23:20 Task initiation: frozen before starting

26:40 Flexibility & meltdowns when plans change

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Ready for a simple plan to overcome the attention, sleep, sensory, and big emotion challenges? I'll show you how for uniquely wired kids 1-18 years old in just 2-5 minutes a day. Join me in The Connection Hive-- https://YourKidsTable.com/TCH

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What if your child’s big emotions aren’t random… and they’re not a behavior problem either?

In this episode, Alisha dives into Emotional Regulation 101—and unpacks why some kids flip from calm to overwhelmed in seconds, why meltdowns can feel so sudden, and the hidden brain shift that changes everything about how we respond.

You’ll hear a perspective most parents never get about what’s really happening under those reactions, why talking through emotions often doesn’t work in the moment, and one surprisingly simple starting point that can begin to shift the pattern over time.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re walking on eggshells around your child’s moods—or wondered why nothing you’ve tried seems to stick—this conversation will help you see those moments in a completely new way.

Key Time stamps:

2:30 What emotional regulation really is

6:45 An important analogy for big feelings

12:10 Why fight/flight shuts regulation off

17:55 2 other factors that can cause dysregulation

22:40 The #1 way to help kids build emotional regulation

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Ready for a simple plan to overcome the attention, sleep, sensory, and big emotion challenges? I'll show you how for uniquely wired kids 1-18 years old in just 2-5 minutes a day. Join me in The Connection Hive-- https://YourKidsTable.com/TCH

LET'S CONNECT:

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If your child can’t sit still at dinner, refuses certain clothes, melts down in busy places, or seems either constantly on the move or totally checked out, you are not alone — and this is not a behavior problem.

In this episode I’m breaking down what sensory needs really are, why sensory processing is one of the most powerful systems in the brain, and how it shapes your child’s emotions, attention, movement, and daily life. We’ll talk about the eight senses, what sensory modulation actually means, and the three common patterns we see in kids.

I also speak into a really important and sometimes controversial conversation around sensory sensitivities. Supporting a child’s sensory needs always comes first — but over time, the brain can also learn to tolerate more. When we hold both compassion and intention together, real change becomes possible.

You’ll walk away with a clearer understanding of why your child reacts the way they do, how sensory challenges can snowball over time, and how simple, respectful support can open the door to regulation, participation, and connection.

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Key Time Stamps:

01:30 – Why sensory needs show up everywhere in daily life
05:05 – The 8 senses that shape your child’s behavior
10:05 – The three sensory modulation patterns you need to know
15:30 – How sensory needs change day-to-day based on sleep, stress, and emotions
17:15 – How sensory sensitivities can snowball over time
18:45 – How to support without forcing or avoiding growth

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Ready for a simple plan to overcome the attention, sleep, sensory, and big emotion challenges? I'll show you how for uniquely wired kids 1-18 years old in just 2-5 minutes a day. Join me in The Connection Hive-- https://YourKidsTable.com/TCH

LET'S CONNECT:

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Retained primitive reflexes are often overlooked—or completely missing—from the conversation when it comes to kids with sensory needs, attention challenges, anxiety, coordination difficulties, and diagnoses like ADHD or autism.

In this episode, I’m breaking down what retained primitive reflexes actually are, why they matter far beyond infancy, and how they can impact your child’s sensory processing, emotional regulation, focus, learning, and movement:

We’ll talk about:

1. What retained primitive reflexes actually are in layman's terms

2. Common signs that reflexes may still be firing (or retained)

3. Why this piece is often missed—even by professionals

4. How working on reflex integration can support regulation, sensory needs, attention, and daily functioning.

5. Ways to work on integrating reflexes

This episode is about understanding the body first—because when the body can organize and respond the way it was designed to, everything else becomes more accessible.

Join me in The Connection Hive for the 30 Day Reflex Challenge, you can get started in just a couple minutes: https://yourkidstable.com/TCH

Grab your free printable copy of our 5 Big Calming Techniques for Big Emotions + Dysregulation-- https://yourkidstable.com/emotions-printable/

Key Timestamps
01:00 – What retained primitive reflexes actually are
02:25 – The grasp reflex and why it matters later in life
03:45 – The Moro reflex and its link to anxiety and hyper-vigilance
06:10 – How reflexes impact coordination, reading, and focus
09:18 – Why many professionals never talk about reflexes
15:43 – Simple ways families can start integrating reflexes at home

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Ready for a simple plan to overcome the attention, sleep, sensory, and big emotion challenges? I'll show you how for uniquely wired kids 1-18 years old in just 2-5 minutes a day. Join me in The Connection Hive-- https://YourKidsTable.com/TCH

LET'S CONNECT:

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Pinterest: https://Pinterest.com/Yourkidstable

If you enjoyed this episode, we'd be so grateful if you left us a review! It's a huge help in encouraging us and letting us know what parents with uniquely wired kids need the most.