Calm Connection Parenting- Meltdowns, Emotional Dysregulation, Neurodivergent, ADHD, AUDHD, DMDD, ODD, PDA, SPD, Defiant

The holidays can feel especially heavy when you’re parenting a child with emotional dysregulation. Love runs deep, but so does exhaustion, anticipation, and the pressure to hold everything together.In this episode, we gently discuss the emotions many parents carry quietly and create space to release what steals peace during the holiday season. This is not about fixing your child or forcing joy. It’s about understanding, compassion, and protecting your family’s well-being.In this episode, you’ll hear about:Why the holidays amplify emotional dysregulation for both kids and parentsThe hidden emotional toll of constantly anticipating meltdowns and conflictWhy loving your child and feeling worn down can both be trueHow to move through the season with more peace and less pressureIf the holidays feel harder than you expected, this episode offers understanding, encouragement, and a reminder that you’re not alone.Enter the drawing for the free coaching package when you join the Calm Connection Facebook Group!Send a text and share your thoughts! Visit CalmConnectionParenting.org to find podcast information (podcast tab) and free resources! Learn more about the Calm Connection Coaching Program at CalmConnectionParent.com Book a call to find out more about Calm Connection Coaching Program. Join our online Facebook support group: Calm Connection Parenting With Personality Group Find out more about the APP or Book: ParentingWithPersonality.com *** 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. #parenting #emotionaldysregulation #highlysensitivechild #adhd #dmdd #parentcoaching #child anxiety #sensoryprocessing #christianparenting #parentingtips #parentingch...

Parenting an emotionally dysregulated child during the holidays can feel overwhelming, exhausting, and anything but peaceful. In this episode, we’re unpacking simple, practical ways to reduce meltdowns, create calmer moments, and shape a Christmas that truly fits your child’s needs — and your family’s heart.Whether your child gets overstimulated by lights and noise, struggles with routine changes, or melts down under holiday expectations, this episode will help you breathe easier and move through the season with intention and hope.In this episode, you’ll learn how to:Simplify holiday demands so your child (and you) don’t hit emotional overloadIdentify what matters most for you and for your family this ChristmasBuild small routines that create calm and reduce dysregulationShift from pressure and perfection to presence, peace, and connectionThis is your gentle invitation to slow down, choose what serves your family best, and embrace a holiday season filled with more calm, more clarity, and more connection. Visit the Calm Connection Facebook Group to enter the drawing for the free coaching program this coming year! Send a text and share your thoughts! Visit CalmConnectionParenting.org to find podcast information (podcast tab) and free resources! Learn more about the Calm Connection Coaching Program at CalmConnectionParent.com Book a call to find out more about Calm Connection Coaching Program. Join our online Facebook support group: Calm Connection Parenting With Personality Group Find out more about the APP or Book: ParentingWithPersonality.com *** 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. #parenting #emotionaldysregulation #highlysensitivechild #adhd #dmdd #parentcoaching #child anxiety #sensoryprocessing #christianparenting #parentingtips #parentingch...

Holiday events can bring excitement, but also overwhelm, refusal, and emotional dysregulation for many neurodivergent and emotionally intense children. In this episode, we answer a heartfelt listener question and unpack a simple, memorable framework to help you protect peace, support your child, and get the M-O-S-T out of the holiday season.If your child struggles with sensory overload, big feelings, outfit battles, or saying “no” to every activity, you’re not alone. In this episode you’ll learn how to: • Notice early signs of overwhelm before refusal turns into a meltdown • Use supportive strategies that help your child feel safe and understood • Create holiday plans that lower stress and increase connection • Work together as a family to make gatherings more peaceful and meaningfulThis episode will help you shift from dreading the season to navigating it with confidence, compassion, and calm.Get your copy of the Behind the Behaviors Guide to help you navigate holidays with extended family and friends. And be sure to take part in the special holiday giveaway! Enter the giveaway for your chance to receive the Calm Connection Coaching Program gift or nominate a family that might benefit from the support. Join the FB Group and enter today!Send a text and share your thoughts! Visit CalmConnectionParenting.org to find podcast information (podcast tab) and free resources! Learn more about the Calm Connection Coaching Program at CalmConnectionParent.com Book a call to find out more about Calm Connection Coaching Program. Join our online Facebook support group: Calm Connection Parenting With Personality Group Find out more about the APP or Book: ParentingWithPersonality.com *** 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. #parenting #emotionaldysregulation #highlysensitivechild #adhd #dmdd #parentcoaching #child anxiety #sensoryprocessing #christianparenting #parentingtips #parentingch...

Holidays can bring out both the magic and the meltdowns, especially when you’re raising an emotionally intense child. And while we often focus on surviving the big emotions, the siblings in the family feel these moments deeply too. Hurt feelings, frustration, confusion, and walking on eggshells can quietly shape their holiday experience.In today’s episode, we’re talking about how to create real sibling peace during the holiday season… not by forcing picture-perfect moments, but by building small, meaningful opportunities for connection that fit your child’s wiring and your family’s reality.Whether you’ve seen gift-opening go sideways, felt the tension rise during family gatherings, or watched siblings withdraw or struggle, this conversation will breathe fresh hope and some help into your home this season.In this episode, you’ll learn how to:·       Prep each child for the holiday so everyone feels supported from the start.·       Build simple sibling traditions that work for emotionally intense kids.·       Stay flexible and calm when holiday moments don’t go as planned.·       Support siblings well without shaming the child who’s struggling.If you're longing for more peace, connection, and understanding in your home this Christmas, you’re in the right place. Let’s make space for small moments that matter.And don't forget about that Calm Parenting Black Friday Event! Be sure to get on the waitlist or check out the great deals when you visit CalmConnectionParenting.org or ParentingWithPersonality.com Send a text and share your thoughts! Visit CalmConnectionParenting.org to find podcast information (podcast tab) and free resources! Learn more about the Calm Connection Coaching Program at CalmConnectionParent.com Book a call to find out more about Calm Connection Coaching Program. Join our online Facebook support group: Calm Connection Parenting With Personality Group Find out more about the APP or Book: ParentingWithPersonality.com *** 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. #parenting #emotionaldysregulation #highlysensitivechild #adhd #dmdd #parentcoaching #child anxiety #sensoryprocessing #christianparenting #parentingtips #parentingch...

When you’re raising an emotionally intense or dysregulated child, gratitude can feel like the last thing on your mind. Between meltdowns, misunderstandings, and moments that leave you feeling worn thin (at best), it’s easy to lose sight of what’s good.In this heartfelt and hope-filled episode, Jami shares what it looks like to find gratitude right in the middle of the chaos, even when life feels anything but peaceful. Through real stories, faith-based encouragement, and brain-science insights, you’ll discover how small shifts in mindset can calm your heart, strengthen your perspective, and bring peace back to your parenting journey.Because gratitude doesn’t erase the struggle — it transforms how we move through it.  In this episode, you’ll learn:How to shift from frustration to gratitude when parenting feels hardWhy gratitude helps calm emotional chaos in both parent and childSimple ways to model and nurture thankfulness at homeHow faith and neuroscience work together to bring peace and perspectiveBe sure to check out the Special Holiday sale at CalmConnectionParent.com/sale.Send a text and share your thoughts! Visit CalmConnectionParenting.org to find podcast information (podcast tab) and free resources! Learn more about the Calm Connection Coaching Program at CalmConnectionParent.com Book a call to find out more about Calm Connection Coaching Program. Join our online Facebook support group: Calm Connection Parenting With Personality Group Find out more about the APP or Book: ParentingWithPersonality.com *** 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. #parenting #emotionaldysregulation #highlysensitivechild #adhd #dmdd #parentcoaching #child anxiety #sensoryprocessing #christianparenting #parentingtips #parentingch...