Do you ever feel like your needs and your child or young adult’s needs are constantly clashing? In this episode, Dayna Abraham shares how small daily steps, honest conversations, and self-awareness can ease tension and rebuild trust. Listen now to discover one powerful shift that brings more calm, clarity, and connection at home.
What to expect in this episode:
- Why you are not the only one and how the community breaks the isolation of parenting
- What “late to launch” really means and why delays often widen after 18
- How the GRIT method (Ground, Release, Invite, Take action) helps parents manage real worries
- Why must connection come before skills when guiding young adults
- How transparency and negotiation can ease clashing needs at home
About Dayna Abraham
Dayna is the bestselling author of Calm the Chaos: A Fail-Proof Roadmap for Parenting Even the Most Challenging Kids. A National Board Certified educator and parent of three neurodivergent children, Dayna also lives with ADHD herself, giving her a deeply personal and practical perspective on raising kids in today’s world. Through her compassionate Calm the Chaos framework, she has guided millions of parents worldwide to move beyond traditional strategies, find peace at home, and connect with their children in meaningful, lasting ways.
Connect with Dayna
- Facebook: Calm the Chaos Parenting
- Instagram: @calmthechaosparenting
- Podcast: Calm The Chaos Podcast
- Book: Calm the Chaos
Related Links:
- EP144: Helping Young Adults get back on Track
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-144-helping-young-adults-get-back-on-track/id1565976964?i=1000641123620 - EP200: Reduce Family Stress by Taking Aim
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep200-reduce-family-stress-by-taking-aim/id1565976964?i=1000689309013 - EP221: Parenting Tips When Emerging Adults Feel Stuck
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep221-parenting-tips-when-emerging-adults-feel-stuck/id1565976964?i=1000715430261
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