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

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

Do you wish you didn’t have to live like you were walking on eggshells? Do you wish you felt confident going and doing things together as a family? Holding your breath, wondering how to even understand or help your child? Scared of the next meltdown? And 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 child as you turn challenging behaviors into opportunities for

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All Episodes

31:05

Emotional Dysregulation in Kids: 10 Effective...

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2025/05/28

CalmConnectionParent.com/resource In this episode of the Calm Connection Parenting Podcast, we’re diving into the topic of emotional dysregulation and how you can help your child manage overwhelming emotions to calm down. If you’ve ever faced the challenge of meltdowns, tantrums, or outbursts, this episode is for you. We’ll explore what emotional dysregulation really is, the science behind it, and how to respond when your child’s emotions take over. Plus, we’ll share 10 effective strategies t...

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28:13

Emotional Support Animals: An Effective Tool for...

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2025/05/23

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 emotional ups and downs of everyday life. In today’s episode, I’m sharing a deeply personal story about Sparkles, the cat who was not just a pet, but an emotional support animal for one of our children. Together, we’ll explore the profound impact that em...

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38:18

Why Play Is Essential for Parenting Emotionally...

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2025/05/12

Get Your FREE Ticket to the Calm Connection Parenting Summit If your child melts down, shuts down, or struggles to find the words to explain what’s wrong—you’re not alone. And you’re not failing. In this episode, we’re joined by play expert and counselor Deborah Woods to explore how play can become one of the most powerful tools for connection—especially when your child’s emotions feel too big for words. You don’t need to be perfect. You just need to be present—and a little playful. 🔑 ...

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35:17

Let’s Choose Less: Why Simplifying Life Helps Highly...

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2025/05/07

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 life, this episode will hit home. This week, Jami sits down with parenting coach, writer, and mom of four, Jenna Michael, for a conversation every overwhelmed parent needs to hear. Jenna’s upcoming book Let’s Choose Less is all about simplifying home, schedule, a...

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38:06

Why Kids Say Hurtful Things — And Real Strategies to...

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2025/05/01

Get your Calm Connection Parenting Summit FREE ticket Here! CalmConnectionParent.com/summit Have you ever stood there, stunned, wondering how those hurtful words just came flying out of your child’s mouth? You're not alone — and you're not a bad parent. Today, we’re diving into the real reasons kids lash out — and even more importantly, how you can teach them to reach out instead of lash out with practical coping skills, calming strategies, and a whole lot of connection. If you’re tired...

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23:50

Why Is My Child So Aggressive? Insights and Solutions...

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2025/04/24

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 challenging and often heartbreaking behaviors that many parents face: aggression, meltdowns, and emotional intensity. I’m here to help you understand why these behaviors are happening and, more importantly, what you can do to manage them. If your child’s aggression is l...

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35:41

Parenting A Child With Intense Emotions—The Best Tool...

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2025/04/17

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, and author of Poppy and the Overactive Amygdala. Holly sheds powerful new light on why some kids experience life as a constant battle, driven by a brain stuck in 'fight or flight' mode. Get ready for a conversation that will transform frustration into compassion, and ...

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38:23

Intentional Parenting: Key to Managing Intense...

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2025/04/10

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 building lasting family connections. Through powerful stories from her own journey, Debbie reveals how to turn parenting struggles into powerful opportunities for growth. This episode might just change how you see your parenting struggles forever! ...

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33:07

The Biggest Parenting Mistake When Managing Emotional...

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2025/04/03

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 worse. In this episode, we explore the #1 mistake parents make when managing their child’s big emotions—and how to avoid it. I’ll share a powerful approach to help you navigate the emotional terrain with your child, build a stronger connection, and transfo...

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37:19

Parenting A Child with Mental Health Challenges:...

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2025/03/27

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 pitfalls that nearly every parent in this situation faces. But more importantly, I’m giving you hope: There are truths that can guide you through the hardest days, and no matter what you're feeling, you’re not failing. Let’s dig into how you can navigate ...

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34:51

How Sensory Processing Issues Impact Highly Sensitive...

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2025/03/20

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 of our parenting journey. As parents of a highly sensitive and emotionally intense child, we faced struggles that we didn’t fully understand until we discovered sensory processing issues. In this episode, l'll walk you through how our family came ...

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28:18

When Emotional Dysregulation Affects the Whole...

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2025/03/13

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 happens to them? In this episode, I’m diving into five essential keys to help your children—both the one with emotional intensity and their siblings—build emotional resilience, find calm, and thrive. If you're a parent trying to balance it all, this ep...

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32:20

Are Meltdowns and Emotional Intensity Just a Phase or...

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2025/03/07

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 into how emotional intensity can fluctuate with age and developmental milestones, and how it might evolve into something that stays with your child through adolescence and adulthood. I’ll share tips on how you can help your child build emotional resilience, emotional int...

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30:00

Three Most Common Triggers for Emotionally Intense...

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2025/02/28

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, you’re dealing with a full-on emotional eruption, and you have no idea how you got here. But what if I told you there are actually patterns behind these emotional explosions? And once you see them, you can’t unsee them! Today, we’re breaking down three of...

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27:03

Why Traditional Parenting Methods Don’t Work for...

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2025/02/21

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 behaviors. And let me tell you… the traditional advice? It failed us completely. But when I made one simple shift, EVERYTHING changed. Today, I’m sharing exactly what that shift was and how you can make it too—because parenting your emotionally in...

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31:38

Four Tips for Effective Self-Care That Strengthens...

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2025/02/12

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? In this episode, Elyse Scheeler joins us to share her powerful PRAY acronym, a simple reminder to help you prioritize self-care, find the support you need, and confidently speak up for your child. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, drained, or unsure about...

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36:16

A Parent's Roadmap to Understanding Emotionally...

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2025/01/09

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 you can pursue in navigating a tricky path through the intense emotions and behaviors. Think of this episode as your parenting roadmap to turning emotional eruptions into meaningful connections. Grab a notebook—this one’s a game changer!In this episode,...

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34:44

New Year, New Focus: How to Thrive as A Parent of A...

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2024/12/29

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 really matters. In this episode, I’m sharing a fresh approach: a simple tool that will guide you, motivate you, and keep you moving forward—without the added pressure! Think of it as your parenting compass, helping you navigate the challenges with a sense of calm

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25:56

This Isn’t What I Imagined: The Christmas Story...

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2024/12/17

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 questions, and the beauty she found in the unexpected. If parenting your uniquely wired child has brought challenges you didn’t see coming, this story will inspire you to find hope and grace in your own journey.In this episode, you will gain insight on:A ...

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34:23

13. What You Need to Know: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and...

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2024/12/11

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, but you’re not alone. In this episode, we’re shedding light on Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), a condition that might explain these intense behaviors. Together, we’ll uncover how you can better understand your child’s struggles and begin t...

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