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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Episodes
34 episodes
DMDD, ADHD, and Anxiety, Oh My! The Real Reasons They’re Melting Down—and What Helps
DMDD, ADHD, and anxiety… oh my! If those letters feel like your everyday life and you’re constantly trying to decode what’s really going on behind your child’s big emotions—this episode is your roadmap.We’re breaking down what’s actu...
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Episode 34
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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 ...
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Episode 33
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32. Emotional Dysregulation in Kids: 10 Effective Strategies to Help Your Child Calm Down
CalmConnectionParent.com/resourceIn this episode of the Calm Connection Parenting Podcast, we’re diving into the topic of emotional dysregulation and how you can help your child...
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Episode 32
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31. Emotional Support Animals: An Effective Tool for Emotional Dysregulation and Highly Sensitive Children
What if a pet could be more than just a companion for your child? For children with heightened emotions or emotional dysregulation, pets can be a lifeline—offering more than just cuddles but playing a crucial role in helping them navigate the e...
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Episode 31
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30. Why Play Is Essential for Parenting Emotionally Intense, Highly Sensitive Children (Emotional Regulation… Bonus!)
Get Your FREE Ticket to the Calm Connection Parenting SummitIf your child melts down, shuts down, or struggles to find the words to explain what’s wrong—you’re not alone. And you’...
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Episode 30
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38:18
29. Let’s Choose Less: Why Simplifying Life Helps Highly Sensitive and Emotionally Dysregulated Kids Thrive
What if your child’s meltdowns aren’t just about behavior—but a cry for less? Less stimulation. Less pressure. Less chaos. If your sensitive or emotionally intense child seems to unravel in the hustle and overstimulation of everyday ...
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Episode 29
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28- Why Kids Say Hurtful Things — And Real Strategies to Help Your Child with Overwhelm and Emotional Dysregulation--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 Emotionally Dysregulated and Highly Sensitive 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 Emotional Dysregulation—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 Emotional Dysregulation 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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24-- The Biggest Parenting Mistake When Handling Your Child's Emotional Dysregulation—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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23-- Parenting A Child with Mental Health Challenges: Navigating Emotional Dysregulation 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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22-- How Sensory Processing Disorder Impacts Highly Sensitive and Emotionally Dysregulated 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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20-- Are Meltdowns and Emotional Dysregulation 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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19-- Three Most Common Triggers for Emotional Dysregulation in Kids and What You Can Do to Help Find Calm
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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18-- Why Traditional Parenting Methods Don’t Work for Emotionally Dysregulated and Highly Sensitive Kids (And What Parenting Guidance 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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17-- Four Tips for Effective Self-Care That Strengthen and Calm 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 Emotional Dysregulation in 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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15-- New Year, New Focus: How to Thrive as A Parent of A Uniquely Wired Child (Even With ADHD or DMDD in Your Home!)
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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14--This Isn’t What I Imagined: The Christmas Story Through Mary’s Eyes--When Parenting Isn't What You Expected
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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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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12-- Parenting Through the Holidays: When Families Don't Understand the Struggles of Emotional Dysregulation and Challenging Behaviors
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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11-- Taking the Chaos Out of Christmas: 3 Practical Tips for Finding Peace and Calm 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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10--When Holidays Hurt: Managing Complicated Feelings and Emotional Dysregulation 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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