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My Child Refuses to Listen: A Compassionate Approach to PDA
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Happy New Year! Welcome back to another year of exciting content that we pray will leave you equipped and ready for the unique calling of parenthood you’ve been gifted with this year.
You may be wondering, “What is pathological demand avoidance (PDA)?” When your child refuses to listen, it may not be defiance but rather a dysregulated nervous system. In this most-downloaded episode of 2025, hear from Connected Families Content Manager, Laura Way, and Connected Families Certified Parent Coach and homeschooling mom, Lydia Rex, as they unpack PDA. Learn how to partner with your child through these challenging moments, using a graceful approach and practical tools from the Connected Families Framework.
Key Takeaways:
- How the Connected Families Framework applies to parenting a sensitive or intense child
- Simple things you can do now to support your child
- Discover ways to shift your perspective and view your experience as a gift
Mentioned in this Podcast:
- Connected Families Sensitive & Intense online course
- Connected Families Power of Questions online course
- Hebrews 4:15
Check out our website for more resources to support your parenting!
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