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Why Parenting With Calm and Empathy Feels So Hard When Your Child Is Emotionally Dysregulated or Screaming

Season 1 Episode 35

Ever feel like you want to stay calm, respond with empathy, and be the steady one in the storm...but your child is screaming, you’re overstimulated, and you’re about to snap?
You’re not alone, and there’s a reason it feels so hard. In this episode, we’re digging into what’s happening in your brain (and your child’s), and what it really takes to parent with empathy in the middle of emotional chaos.

In this episode you'll learn:

  • The surprising reason empathy disappears when your child is melting down
  • What your nervous system is doing without your permission
  • A powerful mindset shift about what empathy actually is
  • One simple phrase that keeps you grounded during emotional outbursts
  • Why taking care of yourself is the missing link in responding with empathy

This one is full of hope, practical strategies, and honest encouragement for the moments you feel like you’re falling short.

Listen now and take the next small step toward parenting with more calm, confidence, and connection.



*** 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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