Meltdowns, Music, and Managing Emotions: Parenting Neurodivergent Kids with Confidence | Samantha Foote

Ever feel like you're walking on eggshells trying to manage your child's big emotions? Especially when you're running on empty yourself?

In this episode, I welcome Samantha Foote—board-certified music therapist and parent consultant for families with neurodivergent kids. We talk about emotional regulation, the power of music to shift moods, and how parents can stay steady during the storm of a meltdown.

You’ll walk away with actionable strategies for supporting your child and yourself—like creating playlists for emotional transitions, using body doubling during overwhelming tasks, and breaking down instructions for better follow-through. Whether your child has ADHD, autism, or is simply sensitive to the world around them, this conversation offers real tools and a big dose of empathy.

🎧 Tune in and learn how to “get curious, not furious”—and why your energy sets the tone for your home.

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✨ ABOUT ME:

I'm Alysia Lyons, a certified life coach helping moms release guilt and overwhelm, reconnect with their intuition, and parent from a place of peace.
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