You're not a bad parent, you're a growing parent

Your “8 Signs Your Child Is In Survival Mode” guide is on the way. It should land in your inbox any minute now.

But before you read it, I want to give you a moment of peace.

Because if you’re reading this, it likely means you’re in a season where parenting feels… heavy.

Maybe your kid has been melting down over things that seem small.
Maybe they shut down when you talk.
Maybe they cling to you so tightly that you can’t even use the bathroom in peace.
Or maybe they’re scared of things you don’t understand.

If that’s you, I want to say something sincerely:

You’re not a bad parent.

You’re a growing parent.

Let me tell you a quick story.

A mom once told me, “Every time I correct my son, he gets more quiet. I’m not yelling, I’m not being harsh… but as soon as I say something, he shuts down.”

It wasn’t disrespect.
It wasn’t defiance.
It was survival mode.

He wasn’t hearing her words.
He was hearing his fears.

When kids get overwhelmed, the thinking part of the brain shuts off.
And the survival part switches on.

That’s why you can talk for 5 minutes straight and your child still doesn’t listen.
Not because they’re trying to frustrate you - 
but because they literally can’t process it while overwhelmed.

Your guide explains this beautifully.

And over the next few days, I’m going to help you understand:

• why your child reacts the way they do
• why YOUR childhood affects the way you respond
• why you feel so overwhelmed
• and how to calm your child's emotions without yelling, fighting, or repeating yourself

You’re doing better than you think.
Your child isn’t broken, and neither are you.
You just need a plan - and that’s what you’re stepping into.

Talk to you  soon,
Devin Trent