Calm Connection Parenting- Meltdowns, Emotional Dysregulation, Neurodivergent, ADHD, AUDHD, DMDD, Defiance, SPD

By Jami Kirkbride LPC, Parenting Coach, ADHD, DMDD, Sensory Processing, Executive Functioning, and Child Anxiety

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Calm Connection Parenting is ranked top 5% of podcasts globally! Want to stop walking on eggshells? Scared of the next meltdown, holding your breath, wondering how to even understand or help your child with emotional regulation? Wish you could feel confident doing things as a family? And tired of feeling like a failure...

 

I’m so excited you’re here! This podcast will help you reclaim peace in your home, restore confidence in your parenting approach, and rebuild connection with your neurodivergent child as you turn big emotions and challenging behaviors into opportunities for growth. 

 

Hi, I’m Jami, a mom of seven, professional counselor, parenting coach…and someone who’s been where you are…Trying to make sense of those challenging and often baffling behaviors and intense emotions.

 

I was trying every good strategy I could think of, being more strict, being more consistent, searching for more solutions, and doing “all the things” that were “supposed” to work with emotioanal dysregulation.

 

Finally, I realized that to calm my child’s intense emotions, I needed to understand his unique wiring, identify his specific needs, adjust my approach, and shift from control to connection. Once I made that shift, our family dynamic was transformed, and I experienced a connection with my child that I feared I'd never know.

 

Now, I’m here to share these simple, faith-aligned, and effective strategies with you. You don’t have to feel overwhelmed anymore. You can create calm, build lasting connections, and help your child thrive with confidence and love. And I’m ready to guide you on this journey to emotional regulation!

 

If you are ready to:

~ Ditch the overwhelm, build connection, and find peace in your home…

~ Discover simple, practical tools that are effective for your emotionally intense, highly sensitive child, and even your neurotypical children….

~ Embrace changes that make a real difference with less stress, more calm, and a strong family bond...

Then this podcast is for you!

 

So grab your coffee, find your quiet spot (if you can find one of those in your house), and let’s jump in. We’ll turn that chaos into calm ….one episode at a time!

 



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Episode Date
Parenting an Emotionally Dysregulated Child During the Holidays: Simple Ways to Reduce Meltdowns and Increase Peace
Dec 10, 2025
Refusal and Emotional Dysregulation During Holidays: How to Get the MOST Out of the Season With A Neurodivergent Child
Dec 03, 2025
56. Sibling Conflict and Emotional Dysregulation: Finding Peace in a Hard Holiday Season
Nov 25, 2025
55. How to Find Gratitude While Parenting A Child With Emotional Dysregulation (Even in the Hard Seasons)
Nov 17, 2025
54. Holiday Overwhelm and Emotional Dysregulation: How to Create Calm for Your Child (and You!)
Nov 11, 2025
53. Why “Fun Days” Aren't Fun for Emotionally Dysregulated Kids: Understanding Holiday Triggers, Meltdowns, and Sensory Overload
Nov 04, 2025
52. Sensory Processing and Emotionally Dysregulated Kids: It’s Not Just in Their Heads | Sensory Processing Awareness
Oct 27, 2025
51. 5 ADHD Myths That Commonly Hurt Children And The Truth That Offers Hope--ADHD Awareness Month
Oct 21, 2025
50. Real Parent Questions: Family Doesn’t Understand Meltdowns & When to Seek Help
Oct 15, 2025
49. After-School Restraint Collapse: Why Your Child Holds It Together at School and Falls Apart at Home
Oct 08, 2025
48. From Chaos to Calm: Celebrate 1 Year of Parenting Tips, Top Episodes, and Milestones
Oct 01, 2025
47. Suicide Prevention: Parenting Tips to Help Kids Through Emotional Dysregulation and Suicidal Thoughts with Safety and Support
Sep 24, 2025
46. First Steps After Your Child’s DMDD, ADHD, or Mental Health Diagnosis: Find Calm, Clarity, and Hope
Sep 17, 2025
45. Explaining ADHD, DMDD, and Emotional Dysregulation So Kids Can Understand: The Race Car Brain Analogy
Sep 10, 2025
44. ADHD, DMDD, Emotional Dysregulation, or Neurodivergence—If, What, When, and How to Tell Your Child
Sep 03, 2025
43. Dealing with the Emotions of a Child’s Diagnosis—ADHD, DMDD, Anxiety, Neurodivergence and More
Aug 27, 2025
42. Helping Kids with ADHD, Anxiety, and Emotional Dysregulation Through Back to School Transitions: Conversations That Build Calm
Aug 20, 2025
41. Back-to-School Success for ADHD or Emotionally Dysregulated Kids-- A Parent's Guide
Aug 13, 2025
40. What Legacy Will You Leave as a Parent? Calm, Connected Parenting That Matters
Aug 06, 2025
39. Ten Effective Strategies Parents Need to Calm Emotional Dysregulation in Kids-- A Listener Favorite
Jul 24, 2025
38. The Parenting Burnout No One Talks About: Trying So Hard With An Emotionally Dysregulated Child and Still Getting Nowhere
Jul 09, 2025
37. How One Mom Healed Her Brain with Small Movements—And Helps Emotionally Dysregulated and Sensory-Sensitive Kids Too
Jul 03, 2025
36. How to Support Executive Functioning During Summer: Calm, Doable Strategies That Actually Work
Jun 26, 2025
35. Why Parenting With Calm and Empathy Feels So Hard When Your Child Is Emotionally Dysregulated or Screaming
Jun 19, 2025
34. DMDD, ADHD, and Anxiety, Oh My! The Real Reasons They’re Melting Down—and What Helps
Jun 11, 2025
33. Frustrated with Meltdowns on Vacation? Top Five Hacks to Enjoy A Fun Family Vacation and Manage Emotional Dysregulation
Jun 05, 2025
32. Emotional Dysregulation in Kids: 10 Effective Strategies to Help Your Child Calm Down
May 28, 2025
31. Emotional Support Animals: An Effective Tool for Emotional Dysregulation and Highly Sensitive Children
May 23, 2025
30. Why Play Is Essential for Parenting Emotionally Intense, Highly Sensitive Children (Emotional Regulation… Bonus!)
May 12, 2025
29. Let’s Choose Less: Why Simplifying Life Helps Highly Sensitive and Emotionally Dysregulated Kids Thrive
May 07, 2025
28- Why Kids Say Hurtful Things — And Real Strategies to Help Your Child with Overwhelm and Emotional Dysregulation--with Dr. Roseann Copanna Hodge
May 01, 2025
27- Why Is My Child So Aggressive? Insights and Solutions for Parents of Emotionally Dysregulated and Highly Sensitive Kids
Apr 24, 2025
26- Parenting A Child With Emotional Dysregulation—The Best Tool You’ll Find to Understand and Advocate for Their Needs-- With Holly Provan
Apr 17, 2025
25-- Intentional Parenting: Key to Managing Emotional Dysregulation and Meltdowns-- Kids ARE the Instruction Manual
Apr 10, 2025
24-- The Biggest Parenting Mistake When Handling Your Child's Emotional Dysregulation—And How to Avoid It
Apr 03, 2025
23-- Parenting A Child with Mental Health Challenges: Navigating Emotional Dysregulation and Finding Hope
Mar 27, 2025
22-- How Sensory Processing Disorder Impacts Highly Sensitive and Emotionally Dysregulated Kids: Our Family's Story
Mar 20, 2025
21-- When Emotional Dysregulation Affects the Whole Family: Five Keys to Help Siblings Survive and Thrive
Mar 13, 2025
20-- Are Meltdowns and Emotional Dysregulation Just a Phase or Will They Last Forever?
Mar 07, 2025
19-- Three Most Common Triggers for Emotional Dysregulation in Kids and What You Can Do to Help Find Calm
Feb 28, 2025
18-- Why Traditional Parenting Methods Don’t Work for Emotionally Dysregulated and Highly Sensitive Kids (And What Parenting Guidance Does)
Feb 21, 2025
17-- Four Tips for Effective Self-Care That Strengthen and Calm You as Your Child’s Advocate
Feb 12, 2025
16-- A Parent's Roadmap to Understanding Emotional Dysregulation in Children: Key Factors Behind Challenging Behaviors
Jan 09, 2025
15-- New Year, New Focus: How to Thrive as A Parent of A Uniquely Wired Child (Even With ADHD or DMDD in Your Home!)
Dec 29, 2024
14--This Isn’t What I Imagined: The Christmas Story Through Mary’s Eyes--When Parenting Isn't What You Expected
Dec 17, 2024
13-- What You Need to Know: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Support for Parenting DMDD
Dec 11, 2024
12-- Parenting Through the Holidays: When Families Don't Understand the Struggles of Emotional Dysregulation and Challenging Behaviors
Dec 05, 2024
11-- Taking the Chaos Out of Christmas: 3 Practical Tips for Finding Peace and Calm for Parents
Nov 27, 2024
10--When Holidays Hurt: Managing Complicated Feelings and Emotional Dysregulation Amid the Festivities
Nov 21, 2024
9--Creating an Attitude of Gratitude: Strategies for Your Family Even When You're Battling Challenging Behavior and Emotional Dysregulation
Nov 14, 2024
8--From Stuck to Strong: Overcome Parenting Fears and Overwhelm with Faith and Connection
Nov 07, 2024
7--10 Crucial Things Every Parent Needs to Know About ADHD and ADHD Symptoms
Oct 31, 2024
6--How to Use Personality to Parent Effectively: Navigating Your Child's Emotional Needs and Challenging Behavior
Oct 23, 2024
5--Understanding A Child's Personality: Key to Unlocking Your Child's Emotions and Behavior
Oct 17, 2024
4--How to Understand and Parent Your Highly Sensitive Child
Oct 04, 2024
3--What You Need to Know...The Secret Behind Your Child’s Big Emotions
Oct 01, 2024
2--Tough Lessons Learned About Parenting Meltdowns and Challenging Behaviors
Oct 01, 2024
Calm Connection Parenting Trailer
Sep 30, 2024