18. Kid Stuck in Negative Thinking? Do this Today.

Does your child quickly jump to:“I’m bad.”“I never do anything right.”“Everything always goes wrong.”That kind of negative thinking can be exhausting for kids and heartbreaking for parents to watch.In this episode, I’m breaking down what’s often really happening underneath these thought patterns in kids with ADHD, anxiety, sensory needs, and other uniquely wired challenges.I’m also sharing a simple shift you can start using today to help your child move out of all-or-nothing thinking, build confidence, and feel more emotionally steady.If your child is hard on themselves, melts down after mistakes, or always expects the worst, this episode will help you see them differently and know where to start next.Key Timestamps:02:18 What’s really happening under “I’m bad” thoughts05:12 The hidden link between ADHD, anxiety, and self-talk09:45 Why logic doesn’t work in the moment13:08 The first thing to do before teaching confidence16:42 A simple script to shift black-and-white thinking22:05 How to build self-esteem in everyday momentsGrab your free printable copy of our 5 Big Calming Techniques for Big Emotions + Dysregulation-- https://yourkidstable.com/emotions-printable/ If you're a therapist join me inside our Therapist membership and unlock hours of CEU's, treatment planning center, a community to collaborate and more: yourkidstable.com/taam/ MORE RESOURCES FOR YOUReady for a simple plan to overcome the attention, sleep, sensory, and big emotion challenges? I'll show you how for uniquely wired kids 1-18 years old in just 2-5 minutes a day. Join me in The Connection Hive-- https://YourKidsTable.com/TCHLET'S CONNECT:Instagram: https://Instagram.com/YourkidstableFacebook: https://Facebook.com/YourkidstablePinterest: https://Pinterest.com/YourkidstableIf you enjoyed this episode, we'd be so grateful if you left us a review! It's a huge help in encouraging us and letting us know what parents with uniquely wired kids need the most.