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10. 5 Ideas You Can Implement TODAY to Help Your Child When They are Having a Meltdown

You're out in public and it's apparent your child is overstimulated and having a meltdown. Everyone is staring and you have NO idea how to help your child. Ever been there? Yeah, me too. 
In today's episode I share some of my favorite tips for helping our children when they are feeling overwhelmed and overstimulated. 
Tune in for some real talk about the negative feelings that can come up for us as Moms during these moments - shame, embarrassment, or  frustration, to name a few. If you've been on this struggle bus more times than you'd like to admit, know you aren't alone! Listen in for some of my favorite ways to work through these tough moments as a special needs Mom. 
XO,
Ashley 
 
I would love to connect even more with you! Please email me or reach out to me on social media!
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09. Is Church Challenging as a Special Needs Family? Ways You Can Find Support and Community With Other Christians

Hello Mamas!
One thing that I have noticed over and over is that finding support within the church as a special needs family can be very challenging. So many different things can play a role in making it very difficult for us to be engaged and active within our church body.
I share today some of the ways the Lord has shown me how to step out and find a community of believers who will love and support all members of my family, and especially my differently-abled kids. 
If you have found the area of church attendance to be a point of stress and disappointment over the years, you are going to want to tune in to today's episode! I hope you are challenged and encouraged to step out and make an impact within your Christian community!
XO,
Ashley 
 
I would love to connect even more with you! Please email me or reach out to me on social media!
Email: hello@ashleybraden.com
Facebook: facebook.com/specialkindofmotherhood
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08. My Favorite Cleaning Routine That Works AND Doesn’t Leave You Stressed Out

Hello Mamas!
I think keeping our homes clean in a way that feels effortless is a struggle we ALL have! Throw in the fact that we may have one or more children with a disability that requires extra care from us, cleaning can feel like something that just isn't possible to get done.
While I haven't mastered the cleaning feeling effortless part (because, hello 4 kids!) I HAVE figured out a way to keep our home clean that builds teamwork, increases communication, and doesn't leave me feeling overwhelmed every single day of the week. 
Listen to today's episode where I share what is working for us to keep our home clean in a way that feels super manageable! The best part is, you can adapt this to fit YOUR unique family's needs when it comes to routines in your home with your differently-abled child. 
 
XO,
Ashley 
I would love to connect even more with you! Please email me or reach out to me on social media!
Email: hello@ashleybraden.com
Facebook: facebook.com/specialkindofmotherhood
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07. Part 2: Simple Tips for Using Cleaner Skincare and Cleaning Products in Your Home

Hello Mamas, 
In today's episode we are going to dive into the world of clean skincare and cleaning products. 
We will talk about some ingredients to avoid and simple ways that you can start replacing the products you use in your home. 
Whether you're just starting your holistic lifestyle journey or you've already made great strides in this area, this podcast is for you! 
Join us as we talk about ways to make your skincare and cleaning practices much for sustainable and healthier!
XO,
Ashley 
Links mentioned:
Favorite Skin & Beauty Products: Earthley
Azure Standard
EWG Skin Deep: https://www.ewg.org/skindeep/
Think Dirty: https://thinkdirtyapp.com/
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I would love to connect even more with you! Please email me or reach out to me on social media!
Email: hello@ashleybraden.com
Facebook: facebook.com/specialkindofmotherhood
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06. Part 1: Switching to Healthier Foods in Your Home- Even With Food Allergies, Food Aversions, or SPD

Hello Mamas,
Today is Part 1 of the natural living series. We are going to talk about food dyes, organic foods, and easy ways to improve your family's health through the food you have in your home.
Even if you have kids who have food aversion, SPD, or are picky eaters, you can still find ways to improve the quality of food in your home! 
We are going to talk about some simple changes that you can make to start on the road to better health! 
XO,
Ashley 
 
Favorite product to deal with oxidative stress:
https://ashleybraden.lifevantage.com/us-en/shop/protandim-nrf2
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I would love to connect even more with you! Please email me or reach out to me on social media!
Email: hello@ashleybraden.com
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05. The Benefits of Holistic Living as a Family With Chronic Health Issues and Special Needs

Hello, Mamas!
Today I am going to share with you my story about my journey towards a more holistic lifestyle.
You might wonder what that means, or how to get started. Did I really see any benefits from making these changes? 
In today’s episode, I will cover those questions and more! 
If you have been curious about switching to a more natural lifestyle and would love to hear another Mama’s success story, then grab your earbuds and let’s go!
 
XO,
Ashley 
 
I would love to connect even more with you! Please email me or reach out to me on social media!
Email: hello@ashleybraden.com
Facebook: facebook.com/specialkindofmotherhood
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04. Is Clutter Adding to Your Overwhelm? Quick Tips to Easily Manage Clutter in Your Home

In today's episode we are going to talk about something that plagues most of us...clutter!    
If you feel like you're constantly overwhelmed by the stuff in your home, but you can't find a way to consistently mange it, then you're going to want to listen to today's episode!    
We are going to talk about how knowing and honoring your clutter threshold can make all difference for you in creating lasting change on minimizing your home!    
Dana's book: https://a.co/d/cFmeAdY
XO,
Ashley 
 
I would love to connect even more with you! Please email me or reach out to me on social media!
Email: hello@ashleybraden.com
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03. My Favorite Productivity Hack to Tackle my To-Do List as a Busy Stay-at-Home Mom

Hey, friends! Are you in a season of overwhelm? Does it feel like your to-do list is never-ending and you can never make progress on it?    
In today’s episode I am going to break down the way I handle my to-do list to decrease my mental overwhelm and actually make progress on it in a way that feels sustainable. All while keeping up with a busy therapy schedule and homeschooling my kiddos who are out-of-the-box learners.    
XO,
Ashley 
 
I would love to connect even more with you! Please email me or reach out to me on social media!
Email: hello@ashleybraden.com
Facebook: facebook.com/specialkindofmotherhood
Instagram: instagram.com/specialkind.ofmotherhood/

02. 4 Tips to Embrace God’s Peace When Motherhood is Different Than You Expected

Hello, Mamas!! In today’s episode I will be sharing about 4 different ways that we can embrace God’s peace in our motherhood.    
If you find yourself chronically consumed with stress and worry, researching nonstop, always looking for the next thing to help your children, then finding ways to bring God’s peace into our day is so needed!   
In today’s episode I will be going over 4 different tips that I find really helping in stopping the fear and anxiety that can creep up on me, to instead choose to walk in God’s peace.    
XO,
Ashley 
 
I would love to connect even more with you! Please email me or reach out to me on social media!
Email: hello@ashleybraden.com
Facebook: facebook.com/specialkindofmotherhood
Instagram: instagram.com/specialkind.ofmotherhood/

01. Why I Started a Podcast for Moms of Differently-Abled Children

Welcome to the introduction episode!! I will be sharing a bit about myself and our journey of parenting kids that have special needs. I will be talking about how a holistic lifestyle has improved our quality of life and how implementing habits and mindset shifts has helped me over the years!   
Are you are a Mama who is raising kids with special needs who is also looking to switch to a more clean lifestyle? Do you desperately want community with other women who understand the different family dynamics that we find ourselves in, and can not only relate, but also remind you that you’re doing a great job parenting your kids, even if it looks different than those around you?   
If so, you are going to want to tune in to today’s episode where I share about those feelings of isolation, and the deep desire I have to create community for my fellow special needs moms.    
XO, 
Ashley 
I would love to connect even more with you! Please email me or reach out to me on social media!
Email: hello@ashleybraden.com
Facebook: facebook.com/specialkindofmotherhood
Instagram: instagram.com/specialkind.ofmotherhood/