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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 overload
• Identify what matters most for you and for your family this Christmas
• Build small routines that create calm and reduce dysregulation
• Shift from pressure and perfection to presence, peace, and connection

This 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!

• 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.
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• 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.

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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 meaningful

This 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!

• 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.

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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

• 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.

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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 hard
• Why gratitude helps calm emotional chaos in both parent and child
• Simple ways to model and nurture thankfulness at home
• How faith and neuroscience work together to bring peace and perspective

Be sure to check out the Special Holiday sale at CalmConnectionParent.com/sale.

• 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.

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The holidays can bring joy, laughter, and… total overwhelm, especially when you’re parenting a child who struggles with emotional dysregulation. If family gatherings, travel, or changes in routine often lead to meltdowns and stress, this episode is for you.

Join me as I share one of our hardest holiday moments and what it taught me about preparing differently. You’ll learn how to establish your Holiday P.A.C.E.- a simple, practical approach to protect routines, anticipate challenges, create calm spaces, and examine expectations.

Because when you prepare with intention, you protect your peace, and that’s what turns chaos into connection.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why holiday overwhelm often intensifies emotional dysregulation in kids
• How to prepare your child (and yourself) before the chaos begins
• Simple ways to build calm and connection into busy days
• What small mindset shifts can bring more peace to your whole family

Be sure to check out the Special Holiday sale at CalmConnectionParent.com/sale

• 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.

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For many kids, class parties, school spirit days, and holiday activities mean excitement and fun—but for emotionally dysregulated or neurodivergent children, they can mean stress, overwhelm, and meltdowns. In this episode, we’ll unpack why these “fun” days can be so tough and how to help your child stay calm, connected, and confident through it all.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why holiday events and routine changes can trigger dysregulation.
• How sensory overload and unpredictability impact your child’s behavior.
• Simple ways to prepare your child and partner with teachers or caregivers.
• How to create calm exits, recovery plans, and supportive conversations.
• The key mindset shift that helps you see behavior as communication, not defiance.

Needing some additional support to get your through the holidays? Check out the Calm Connection Coaching Program where you can find helpful support and tools that actually work with your uniquely wired child! I’m here to walk with you!

• 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.

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Have you ever looked at your child’s meltdown and thought, “Why does this keep happening?” What if those big emotions weren’t just about behavior, but about the way your child’s brain and body process the world around them?

In this episode, we’re diving into the fascinating world of sensory processing...what it really means, how it connects to emotional dysregulation, and why understanding it can completely change the way you parent.

You’ll learn:

• The surprising story that opened my eyes to sensory processing and changed our parenting forever
• What the eight sensory systems are and the three that aren’t even taught in school
• How sensory overload can trigger emotional outbursts, meltdowns, or “defiant” behaviors
• Simple ways to start supporting your child’s sensory needs at home without overwhelm
• Why understanding your child’s sensory world can be the first step toward real calm and connection

If you’ve ever felt confused, frustrated, or helpless in the face of your child’s big emotions, this episode will give you a whole new lens of understanding and hope that it’s not “just in their head.”

Listen now and discover how a few small shifts can bring big peace to your home.

• 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.

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Bad parenting. Laziness. Can’t focus. Overdiagnosed. Medication is dangerous.

You’ve probably heard at least one of these myths before...maybe even all five. But here’s the truth: every single one is a myth that can weigh families down with guilt, confusion, and shame.

In this episode, Jami bursts the biggest misconceptions about ADHD and replaces them with truth, compassion, and hope, because when you understand the brain behind the behavior, everything changes.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• The truth behind the most common (and hurtful) myths about ADHD
• Why ADHD isn’t about bad parenting, laziness, or lack of discipline
• How motivation, focus, and executive function really work in the ADHD brain
• The difference between awareness and overdiagnosis—and why understanding matters
• A faith-filled perspective on making wise, informed choices about medication

✨Mentioned in this episode:
Behind the Behaviors: Understanding Your Uniquely Wired Child (Free Guide)
Calm Connection Parent Coaching Program

Whether you’re raising a child with ADHD or discovering more about yourself, this episode will lift the weight of shame and replace it with understanding, grace, and practical hope.

• 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.

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