Healing Beyond Perfection: Parenting Without the Tools
You’re trying to raise emotionally healthy, securely attached kids… while still healing the parts of you that never had the tools. This episode is a gentle, grounding reminder that you don’t need a perfect childhood to be a powerful, connected parent. You just need presence, repair, and willingness.
Together, we’ll talk about what it really feels like to parent beautifully intense kids when regulation, emotional safety, and attunement weren’t modeled for you and why your efforts today matter more than perfection ever could.
This is your compassionate reset if you’ve ever thought, “No one taught me how to do this.”
You’re not behind. You’re becoming. 💛
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Calm in the Chaos: The Heart Behind Parenting without the tools
In this episode, we explore what it really looks like to learn the parenting tools we never received, while raising kids who need us regulated, present, and connected.
This is a vulnerable reflection on growing into the parent we’re becoming, even in the messy, overwhelming moments. You'll hear real-life stories, quiet breakthroughs, and the gentle reminder that healing isn’t loud, it’s lived in the small shifts and tender repair.
If you’re parenting while still learning emotional regulation yourself, this episode will help you feel seen, supported, and not alone. 💛 Follow me on Instagram at parent_with_grace
You’re not behind — you’re becoming.
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Season 1 Recap
Season 1 was all about laying the foundation for a calmer, more connected parenting journey, especially for those of us raising strong-willed, sensitive, or neurodivergent kids.
In just a few weeks together, we have:
✨ Learned why nervous systems, not choices, drive so much of our kids’ behaviors
✨ Explored how co-regulation builds trust, safety, and real behavior change
✨ Practiced responding instead of reacting (even when emotions run high)
✨ Started supporting our kids’ brains and bodies through dysregulation
✨ Made small, powerful shifts toward a more peaceful family dynamic
And if you’ve listened to even one episode… you’ve already begun that transformation. 🤍
This recap episode is a moment to pause, breathe, and celebrate how far you’ve come, even if the days still feel heavy sometimes.
Because this work is brave.
And you’re doing it.
🌟 Coming Next: Season 2 Sneak Peek
We’re going deeper into the reality of parenting beautifully intense kids, especially when our own regulation and healing still feel like a work in progress.
We’ll kick off Season 2 with a special 3-part mini-series:
✨ Parenting Without the Tools: A Dad’s Perspective ✨
My husband is joining me on the mic to talk about:
✅ Discovering his own ADHD as a dad
✅ How he learned connection without having those tools growing up
✅ What it feels like to parent while still healing
✅ The messy, real-life moments behind the scenes
✅ And yes… there will be humor 😅
These conversations are honest, validating, and eye-opening, especially for dads who rarely hear their experiences reflected back to them.
➡️ Make sure you’re subscribed so you don’t miss Part 1 next week!
🔗 Links & Resources Mentioned
Follow along on Instagram for daily tools & encouragement:
@ParentWithGrace
For more Resources and to access my podcast go to: Parent With Grace
💛 Leave a Review & Share the Love
If this podcast has supported you, the kindest thing you can do is share it with another parent who could use a little grace today, or leave a quick review. It helps others find the support they deserve, too. 🌱
You’re not behind, you’re becoming.
Take a breath. Lead with love. Stay connected. 💛
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Somatic Awareness: Listening to Your Body's Wisdom
When your child melts down and your body tenses, it’s not a lack of control — it’s your nervous system remembering. In this episode, Nicole shares how somatic awareness helps you tune into your body’s cues, calm your reactivity, and model true regulation for your child. Learn the AWARE Method and HAVE SENSE practice to reconnect with your body and return to peace.
✨ DM “SOMATIC” to @ParentWithGrace for your free Somatic Reset Guide.
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Become the Safe Place: Heal Your Inner Child, Parent with Calm
In this episode Nicole guides parents through healing their inner child so they can become a calm, attuned presence for their children. Learn how early emotional imprints shape reactions today and why becoming a regulated caregiver creates safety for your family.
Nicole teaches the simple "lean-in" method, tips for naming emotions, and somatic practices to help you pause, reparent yourself, and respond with compassion instead of reactivity. Downloadable reflective prompts are available to begin your healing journey.
Welcome to Parent with Grace the go-to podcast Whether your child is navigating ADHD, sensory sensitivities, or big emotional storms, Tune in each week for short, actionable episodes that guide you toward calmer mornings, smoother transitions, and more regulated days for both you and your child. Plus, get access to free resources, low-cost workbooks, and coaching to support you step-by-step.
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