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How I deal with aggressive meltdowns as a Christian special needs mom

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Why it worked

The video resonates with viewers by offering a relatable and faith-based approach to managing challenging child behavior, demonstrating a tangible positive outcome through prayer.

Summary

A mother shares her strategy for dealing with her son's aggressive meltdowns, which involves praying with him. The video shows the son initially distressed and then calming down after they pray together.

Structure

1Son having a meltdown in the car
2Mother initiates prayer with son
3They pray together
4Son calms down significantly
5Mother reflects on the power of prayer

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How I deal with aggressive meltdowns as a Christian special needs mom Watch how the power of prayer calms down my son in the middle of a meltdown

Transcript

Breathe. Breathe. You want to pray? Let's pray. Heavenly Father, help Cairo calm down. Calm his emotions. Help him regulate. Help him practice safe things. And we just thank you and we love you in Jesus name. Amen. Clap your hands. Yay! Good job. Thank you. You're fine. Sometimes we just got to pray it out. Y'all, after that prayer, he's so calm now. Don't ever underestimate the power of prayer. I don't care what anyone says. When my son is having a meltdown or he's not regulated, we're going to pray. Prayer has been proven so many times to just calm both of us down. So why would I not pray? And I got in. You know, after that prayer, he's so calm now. Don't ever underestimate the power of prayer. I don't care what anyone says. When my son is having a meltdown or he's not regulated, we're going to pray. Prayer has been proven so many times to just calm both of us down. So why would I not pray? And I got in.

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My strategy as a christian mom is always gonna be prayer… i cant always calm his storms but i can invite God in to them 🧩💙 #autism #specialneeds #christiantiktok