
Calm Connection Parenting- Meltdowns, Challenging Behaviors, Emotional Dysregulation, Connected Parenting, Parenting Struggles, Parenting Guidance
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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Calm Connection Parenting- Meltdowns, Challenging Behaviors, Emotional Dysregulation, Connected Parenting, Parenting Struggles, Parenting Guidance
Frustrated with Meltdowns on Vacation? Top Five Hacks to Enjoy A Fun Family Vacation and Manage Emotional Dysregulation
Does the thought of a family vacation leave you feeling more tense than excited? If you’re parenting a highly sensitive or emotionally intense child, even the idea of travel can bring up anxiety, dread, and a fear of public meltdowns. But what if you could take a vacation that builds connection while managing the emotional dysregulation—without sacrificing your sanity?
In this episode, I’m sharing real-life strategies and calming tools we’ve used in our family of nine to make vacations work—even with kids who struggle with transitions, big feelings, and emotional dysregulation. From packing hacks to powerful mindset shifts, this is your go-to guide for traveling with more peace and less chaos.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- Why vacations are extra hard for emotionally intense kids
- How to prevent meltdowns with simple planning strategies
- Tools to create calm and connection while traveling
- What to do during a meltdown to support your child
- One powerful question that can change the tone of your entire trip
If you’ve ever ended a trip feeling more exhausted than when you started, this episode is for you. Let’s turn the chaos into connection—one small step at a time.
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*** This podcast and host will not offer medical advice, nor is it intended to take the place of counseling, medical intervention, or treatment. Jami Kirkbride is hereby operating as a parenting coach and will not diagnose or treat clients. Please consult a doctor, medical professional, or mental health provider to meet your immediate and ongoing needs.
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