Episode Details

If it feels like every conversation with your child turns into a battle, you’re not alone.

In this episode, Brandon sits down with Katie Blakeley, an executive function and parent coach who works closely with neurodiverse students and families, to unpack a pattern many parents find themselves stuck in but don’t know how to name.

You try to help. They resist. You step in more. They shut down or push back even harder.

Katie explains why this cycle happens, how it connects to emotional regulation and executive function, and why the instinct to “fix” often backfires even when it comes from a good place.

This conversation gives parents a clearer way to respond in the moment, reduce conflict at home, and build a stronger connection with their child without lowering expectations.

If your child gets overwhelmed easily, avoids tasks, or reacts strongly when you step in, this episode will help you understand what’s really going on and what to do differently.

Learn more about Katie’s work: https://www.blakeywellness.com/

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