Calm Connection Parenting- Meltdowns, Challenging Behaviors, Parenting Struggles, Connected Parenting
Hello and welcome to Calm Connection Parenting! I’m your host, Jami Kirkbride—mom of seven, parenting coach, professional counselor, and wrangler of big emotions.
If you’re raising a highly sensitive child with intense emotions, challenging behaviors, or a "spicy" personality, and wondering if you’ll make it through without losing your mind, you’re not alone!
Around here, we’re all about real-life parenting, sprinkled with a little humor and a whole lot of patience. So, grab your coffee (trust me, you’ll need it), and join me as we explore tips, stories, and faith-based strategies to help you bring more calm and confidence into your chaotic days.
Ready to learn some practical tips and effective strategies to move from overwhelmed and stressed to calm, confident and blessed! Let’s do this!
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Episodes
28 episodes
Why Kids Say Hurtful Things — And Real Strategies to Help Your Angry, Overwhelmed Child--with Dr. Roseann Copanna Hodge
Get your Calm Connection Parenting Summit FREE ticket Here! CalmConnectionParent.com/summitHave you ever stood there, stunned, wondering how those hurtful words just ...
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Episode 28
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38:06
27- Why Is My Child So Aggressive? Insights and Solutions for Parents of Angry or Emotionally Intense Kids
Are you struggling with a child whose anger seems to erupt out of nowhere, leaving you feeling helpless and overwhelmed? If you're wondering, Why is my child so aggressive?—you're not alone. Today’s episode dives deep into the challeng...
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Episode 27
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23:50
26- Parenting A Child With Intense Emotions—The Best Tool You’ll Find to Understand and Advocate for Their Needs-- With Holly Provan
Show Notes:What if the anger, anxiety, or meltdowns you're seeing aren't choices—but signals from your child's brain desperately crying out for help? In this episode, we're diving deep with Holly Provan, nurse, mom, an...
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Episode 26
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35:41
25-- Intentional Parenting: Key to Managing Intense Emotions and Meltdowns-- Kids ARE the Instruction Manual
Today we welcome Debbie Simmonds, author, founder of Anchor Point, and adoptive mom of nine. After her own pain of losing quadruplets, she turned her sorrow into something incredible. She shares profound insights into parenting, resilience, and...
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Episode 25
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38:23
24-- The Biggest Parenting Mistake When Handling Your Child's Emotional Intensity—And How to Avoid It
Do you ever feel like your child’s emotions are a ticking time bomb, and no matter what you do, you’re the one who sets it off? It’s so easy to fall into the trap of trying to ‘fix’ things, but sometimes, our best intentions make everything wor...
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Episode 24
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33:07
23-- Parenting A Child with Mental Health Challenges: Navigating the Emotional Struggles and Finding Hope
Parenting a child with mental health struggles is not a battle anyone prepares you for. In fact, it can feel like you're fighting a war—and sometimes, you don’t even know if you're winning. I’m sharing our personal journey today and the five pi...
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Episode 23
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37:19
22-- How Sensory Processing Issues Impact Highly Sensitive and Emotionally Intense Kids: Our Family's Story
What if everything you thought you knew about parenting needed to be reimagined? When we started understanding sensory processing issues in our child, it felt like so many things clicked into place. Today, I’m sharing a deeply personal chapter ...
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Episode 22
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34:51
21-- When Emotional Dysregulation Affects the Whole Family: Five Keys to Help Siblings Survive and Thrive
When your child is living with chronic emotional dysregulation, it can feel like the whole family is walking on eggshells. But what about the siblings? They’re right there in the middle, trying to process the chaos without a roadmap. What happe...
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Episode 21
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28:18
20-- Are Meltdowns and Emotional Intensity Just a Phase or Will They Last Forever?
In today’s episode, we tackle a question that many parents of emotionally intense children ask themselves: Is this just a phase, or is this emotional intensity something we’ll have to navigate for the long haul? We dive int...
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Episode 20
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32:20
19-- Three Most Common Triggers for Emotionally Intense Kids and What You Can Do to Help
Have you ever had parenting whiplash? You know, when your child goes from laughing to losing it in a matter of seconds? Maybe it’s because you picked the wrong-colored cup, said ‘no’ to a snack, or asked them to turn off their game—suddenly, yo...
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Episode 19
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30:00
18-- Why Traditional Parenting Methods Don’t Work for Emotionally Intense Kids (And What Does)
If you’ve ever thought, "Why does NOTHING work with my child?!"—you’re not alone. I used to think I had this whole parenting thing figured out, but then life threw me a curveball: a child with ADHD, mood disorder, big emotions, and challenging ...
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Episode 18
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27:03
17-- Four Tips for Effective Self-Care That Strengthen You as Your Child’s Advocate
Moms, we get it—parenting can feel like a never-ending juggling act, especially when you’re also trying to advocate for your child’s needs. But what if the secret to being the best advocate for your child starts with taking care of you first? I...
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Episode 17
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31:38
16-- A Parent's Roadmap to Understanding Emotionally Intense Children: Key Factors Behind Challenging Behaviors
Ever feel like your child’s emotions are on a wild roller coaster, and you’re just trying to hang on for dear life? Trust me, you’re not alone! In today’s episode, we’re going to explore the world of emotional intensity in kids—and the avenues ...
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Episode 16
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36:16
15-- New Year, New Focus: How to Thrive as A Parent of A Uniquely Wired Child
Do New Year’s resolutions leave you feeling stressed or discouraged? 🙋♀️ If you’re a parent of a uniquely wired child, you know it’s not about just checking things off a to-do list—it’s about growing, learning, and adapting to what ...
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Episode 15
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34:44
14--This Isn’t What I Imagined: The Christmas Story Through Mary’s Eyes
What happens when reality is nothing like what you imagined? Mary, the mother of Jesus, knew this feeling all too well. In today’s episode, we’ll take a heartfelt, down-to-earth look at the first Christmas through her eyes—her struggles, her qu...
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Episode 14
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25:56
13-- What You Need to Know: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Support for Parenting DMDD
Does your child seem to experience emotions on overdrive—outbursts that can be shocking, irritability that feels constant, and meltdowns that leave everyone drained? Parenting a child with these challenges can feel overwhelming and isolating, b...
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34:23
12-- Parenting Through the Holidays: When Families Don't Understand the Struggle
As the holidays approach, many parents of uniquely wired children feel the weight of family expectations and the pressure of navigating family gatherings. You want to enjoy the holidays and make memories, but instead, you’re dreading the judgme...
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Episode 12
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30:10
11-- Taking the Chaos Out of Christmas: 3 Practical Tips for Parents
Are you dreaming of a calm and joyful Christmas, but feeling frazzled rather than festive? Between juggling gift lists, family gatherings, and managing your child's emotions and behaviors, the holidays can quickly turn into Christmas chaos. But...
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Episode 11
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29:29
10--When Holidays Hurt: Managing Feelings Amid the Festivities
Does the holiday hustle make you feel more ‘bah humbug’ than ‘ho, ho, ho’? If so, you’re not alone! Holidays can be as full of emotions as they are with festive lights. So, if you’re looking for a holiday season that balances joy and the real f...
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Episode 10
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29:08
9--Creating an Attitude of Gratitude: Strategies for Your Family
Is your family caught in a dreadful cycle of grumbles and entitlement? Creating a family-wide attitude of gratitude can seem daunting, especially in the midst of big emotions and challenging behaviors. But it's entirely possible! R...
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Episode 9
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27:25
8--From Stuck to Strong: Overcome Parenting Fears with Faith and Connection
Have you ever muttered…“I don’t have what it takes." "It’s never going to be better." Sound familiar? You’re not alone! This week, join me and life coach Amy Wadlington as we dive into the limiting beliefs that hold many parents back—and discov...
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33:16
7--10 Crucial Things Every Parent Needs to Know About ADHD
Have you ever looked at a child who just couldn’t sit still or focus and thought, ‘They must have ADHD’? What if I told you that’s only part of the story? ADHD is one of the most misunderstood conditions out there. For years, I believed the myt...
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26:38
6--How to Use Personality to Parent Effectively: Navigating Emotional Needs and Behavior
Ever feel like parenting is like solving a Rubik’s cube? Your child’s personality might just be the missing piece that puts it all in place!This week on Calm Connection, we’re unlocking the secrets to your child’s behav...
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33:28
5--Understanding A Child's Personality: Key to Unlocking Their Emotions and Behaviors
Get your copy of The You Zoo Personality Cheat Sheet !In this enlightening episode of Calm Connection Parenting, we explore the powerful connection between a child's perso...
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Episode 5
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29:03
4--How to Understand and Parent Your Highly Sensitive Child
Do you remember when you used to see a child have a meltdown in public and think, “My child will never act like that!”? I know I did. I was convinced that I would be the parent with the calm, collected child who breezed through life without a h...
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Episode 4
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