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Ep.179 Mama Monday: Mom Melissa Schoenherr on Her Rock-Bottom Parenting Moment With Her Neurodivergent Child and What She Learned About Herself From It

April 10, 2023 • Season 1 • Episode 179

"You can be upset and having a hard day and still be a good mom."

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About This Episode: It's Mama Monday! This week, I'm talking with mom Melissa. I loved this whole conversation and really appreciated her vulnerability in a tough situation. Here are just some of the topics we discussed:

-When the diagnosis you get for your child doesn't feel right
-ODD vs. ADHD and how to help at home
-What a rock bottom parenting moment looks like
-The chaos of school mornings
-When your ND kid picks up on your negative energy
-Taking a hard look at yourself after a tough moment

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On The Hard Days

On The Hard Days

Ep.179 Mama Monday: Mom Melissa Schoenherr on Her Rock-Bottom Parenting Moment With Her Neurodivergent Child and What She Learned About *Herself* From It

Ep.179 Mama Monday: Mom Melissa Schoenherr on Her Rock-Bottom Parenting Moment With Her Neurodivergent Child and What She Learned About Herself From It