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Understanding PDA: What’s Really Happening in t...

Kary Kalinowski

A gentle, real-world look at the PDA nervous system — why pressure feels like threat, how capacity works, and what helps kids feel safe enough to thrive.

Understanding PDA: What’s Really Happening in t...

Kary Kalinowski

A gentle, real-world look at the PDA nervous system — why pressure feels like threat, how capacity works, and what helps kids feel safe enough to thrive.

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When “Trying Harder” Doesn’t Work | PDA Parenti...

Kary Kalinowski

Parenting a PDA child means navigating overwhelm, shutdowns, and a nervous system that reacts to pressure — even tiny demands. In Part 2 of this series, I share what we’ve...

When “Trying Harder” Doesn’t Work | PDA Parenti...

Kary Kalinowski

Parenting a PDA child means navigating overwhelm, shutdowns, and a nervous system that reacts to pressure — even tiny demands. In Part 2 of this series, I share what we’ve...

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When “I’m Done” Should Be Enough — A New Year’s...

Kary Kalinowski

A quiet, honest look at PDA parenting — the pressure to push, the courage to stop, and what happens when we finally honor a child’s “I’m done.”

When “I’m Done” Should Be Enough — A New Year’s...

Kary Kalinowski

A quiet, honest look at PDA parenting — the pressure to push, the courage to stop, and what happens when we finally honor a child’s “I’m done.”