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Calm Connection Parenting | Neurodivergent, Meltdowns, Emotional Regulation, DMDD, Tantrums, SPD, Defiance, Angry Behaviors

Jami Kirkbride LPC, Parenting Coach for Emotional Dysregulation and Executive Functioning
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Ranked in the top 3% of podcasts globally! Tired of walking on eggshells… dreading the next meltdown? Exhausted by big emotions. defiance, and disobediance? Wondering why “traditional" parenting advice backfires with your strong-willed child?

I’m glad you’re here. This podcast helps you understand what’s behind your child's behavior, so you can respond with calm, stop second-guessing yourself, a... more

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Latest Episodes

How to stay calm during your child’s meltdowns. Learn nervous system regulation tools for parents of emotionally dysregulated or ADHD kids—and what actually helps.

 How DO you stay calm when your child is melting down… and everything in you wants to... more

Why your child takes everything personally. Learn how emotional dysregulation and rejection sensitive dysphoria (RSD) impact kids with ADHD, DMDD, or mood disorders—and what you can do to help. 

Why does your child take everything so personally, ove... more

Why your child’s meltdowns aren’t bad behavior. For kids with emotional dysregulation, DMDD, or ADHD, these moments are opportunities—not problems. 

For many children, especially those with emotional dysregulation, ADHD, or strong-willed personaliti... more

Why does your child struggle with tasks, focus, and follow-through? For kids with ADHD, DMDD, SPD, PDA, and executive function challenges, it’s not laziness—it’s how their brain works.

In this episode of the Calm Connection Parenting Podcast, I’m jo... more

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Kirk Martin
Founder of Celebrate Calm; host of the Calm Parenting Podcast
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Episode: Why Your Child’s Meltdowns Aren’t Bad Behavior- Emotional Dysregulation in Kids Explained with Kirk Martin
Carol Stock Kranowitz
Author and educator
Out-of-Sync Child series
Episode: 78. Sensory Processing and Meltdowns in Kids – Understanding the Out-of-Sync Child with Carol Kranowitz
Penny Williams
Award-winning author and host of the Beautifully Complex Podcast
Author; Beautifully Complex Podcast
Episode: 77. Why Some Kids Have Big Emotions and Challenging Behaviors: A Fresh Look at Emotional Dysregulation with Penny Williams
Maggie Diemer
A mother of four boys, passionate about helping other families navigate emotional challenges.
Episode: 74. When You’ve Tried Everything for Your Emotionally Dysregulated Child and It Still Isn’t Enough- Maggie Diemer
Sarah Michelle Boes
A nurse practitioner, heart mom, and mental health advocate.
Advocate for mental health and parenting support
Episode: 66. Parenting Through Anxiety and Uncertainty: How to Stay Calm When Your Child’s Needs Affect Your Mental Health
Alma Galvan
Parent educator and passionate advocate for helping kids and families regulate their bodies and emotions
Brainworx
Episode: 37. How One Mom Healed Her Brain with Small Movements—And Helps Emotionally Dysregulated and Sensory-Sensitive Kids Too
Leslie Josel
Award-winning coach, author, and founder of Order Out of Chaos, nationally recognized expert on ADHD and executive functioning.
Order Out of Chaos
Episode: 36. How to Support Executive Functioning During Summer: Calm, Doable Strategies That Actually Work
Deborah Woods
Professional counselor and advocate of play
Episode: 30. Why Play Is Essential for Parenting Emotionally Intense, Highly Sensitive Children (Emotional Regulation… Bonus!)
Jenna Michael
Parenting coach and author of the book Let's Choose Less
Episode: 29. Let’s Choose Less: Why Simplifying Life Helps Highly Sensitive and Emotionally Dysregulated Kids Thrive

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Jami Kirkbride
Host and creator focused on Calm Connection Parenting, a professional counselor turned parenting coach and author.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 61 ratings
  • Very helpful!

    This podcast is a great resource for parents of strong-willed or neurodivergent kids. Jami shares helpful insights that explain the why behind challenging behaviors and offers practical, calming strategies. It’s encouraging, relatable, and leaves you feeling more confident and connected as a parent.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    HerHealthyBod
    United Statesa month ago
  • An Amazing Resource for Parents!

    Jami is an amazing resource for parents! Her calm demeanor is a balm for moms and dads who are struggling with stress in their relationship with their kids. I loved her advice on how to take care of yourself as a parent as you care for your kids! So good!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    The Present Christian Mom
    United States2 months ago
  • Calming and Practical

    Jami's voice is very calming - something that would be so helpful on days when you are overwhelmed. She acknowledges the difficult moments of raising children while providing practical solutions for those moments. She also has genuine compassion for the overextended, stressed out parent. Great resource!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Practial Solutions for PTSD
    United States2 months ago
  • So helpful!

    As a parent, it is truly hard sometimes when you have no idea what to do. This podcast has helped me feel more confident in my parenting. Thank you so much! 😊

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Joy Chin
    United States2 months ago
  • So Helpful

    Jami brings such compassion and clarity to parents navigating big emotions and strong-willed kids. I appreciate how she helps families look beneath behavior and understand what’s really going on. If you’re feeling stuck in cycles of meltdown and guilt, this podcast offers encouragement and practical insight for building calmer, more connected relationships at home.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Anchored Mama
    United States2 months ago

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Audiences praise practical, compassionate guidance for navigating big emotions.
The host is seen as a calm, supportive coach rather than a prescriptive expert.
Listeners value evidence-based approaches that honor each child's wiring.

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Why Your Child’s Meltdowns Aren’t Bad Behavior- Emotional Dysregulation in Kids Explained with Kirk Martin
Q: What is the fifth step in your de-escalation framework?
Give the child space to process, step away briefly, and return with a calm invitation to problem-solve together.
Why Your Child’s Meltdowns Aren’t Bad Behavior- Emotional Dysregulation in Kids Explained with Kirk Martin
Q: How can a parent de-escalate these crises in the moment?
Use a counterintuitive approach by giving the child something they can control, lower your own tone and become a calm coach, use matter-of-fact language, and introduce movement or an inviting activity to redirect attention.
Why Your Child’s Meltdowns Aren’t Bad Behavior- Emotional Dysregulation in Kids Explained with Kirk Martin
Q: What do you think is the hardest thing for parents when it comes to handling these big emotions and meltdowns?
Parents feel helpless and overwhelmed, often carrying their own triggers and anxiety; the solution is to shift focus from changing the child to changing the parent's responses.
78. Sensory Processing and Meltdowns in Kids – Understanding the Out-of-Sync Child with Carol Kranowitz
Q: What brought you into this area or field of study?
I began as a preschool teacher who noticed kids labeled as out of sync weren't displaying problems from physical issues but from sensory processing differences, which led me to study and eventually write about how the body governs behavior.
66. Parenting Through Anxiety and Uncertainty: How to Stay Calm When Your Child’s Needs Affect Your Mental Health
Q: What has helped you stay grounded and move forward even when you don't have all the answers?
I work with my OCD therapist, and practicing self-compassion has been essential for managing uncertainty.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Calm Connection Parenting

What is Calm Connection Parenting about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A practical, empathetic show focused on parenting neurodivergent and highly emotional kids. Across episodes, the host emphasizes understanding a child's unique wiring—sensory needs, executive function, and emotions—over traditional discipline, offering calm coaching, co-regulation, and actionable tools for real-world family harmony. Noteworthy is a trauma-informed approach that centers connection, predictable routines, and compassion, with programs and coaching options as structured pathways for parents seeking deeper support. The tone is encouraging for listeners seeking calmer homes, better communication, and strategies to handle meltdowns, ADHD, DMDD, and related challenges without blame or shaming.

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Recent guests on Calm Connection Parenting include:

1. Kirk Martin
2. Carol Stock Kranowitz
3. Penny Williams
4. Maggie Diemer
5. Sarah Michelle Boes
6. Alma Galvan
7. Leslie Josel
8. Deborah Woods

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