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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
Emotional Dysregulation
Parenting
ADHD
Parenting Strategies
Emotional Regulation
Mental Health
DMDD
Family Dynamics
Emotional Intensity
Neurodivergent Children
Child Behavior
Anxiety
Child Development
Holidays
Parent Coaching
Christmas
Self-Care
Parenting Challenges
Emotional Intelligence
Meltdowns

Ranked in the top 2.5% 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,... more

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Latest Episodes

Are you preparing for an IEP or 504 meeting and wondering what to ask, what to document, or what to do if you feel dismissed by the school?

In this episode of the Calm Connection Parenting Podcast, Jami Kirkbride continues her conversation with Kare... more

Is your child struggling at school, but you are not sure whether they need an IEP, a 504 plan, accommodations, evaluations, services, goals, or a behavior plan?

In this episode of the Calm Connection Parenting Podcast, Jami Kirkbride talks with Kare... more

Parenting a child with ADHD, DMDD, ASD, emotional dysregulation, meltdowns or challenging behaviors can feel overwhelming, especially when you are trying to carry it all without enough support.

If you have ever wondered what kind of help would actua... more

Is it selfish to take a break when parenting a child with ADHD, DMDD, emotional dysregulation, big emotions, meltdowns, or challenging behaviors?

When your child needs extra support, extra patience, extra tools, and extra advocacy, it can feel hard ... more

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Karen Mayer Cunningham
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Episode: IEP and 504 Help for Parents: Where to Start When Your Child Struggles with Special Education Boss, Karen Mayer Cunningham
Lori Owens
Host of Practical Solutions for PTSD podcast; expert in calming nervous systems, trauma, and anxiety
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Episode: 84. Parenting Burnout, Anxiety, and PTSD: How to Calm Your Nervous System and Get Out of Survival Mode with Lori Owens
Megan Gervais
Owner and professional organizer of Bee Organized Northern Colorado
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Episode: 83. When Your Space Adds to Your Stress: How Clutter, Overwhelm, and Home Organization Affect Moms Parenting Neurodivergent Kids (with Bee Organized and Megan Gervais)
Hunter Clarke-Fields
Mindfulness mentor, author of Raising Good Humans, host of the Mindful Momma Podcast
Mindful Momma / Raising Good Humans
Episode: 82. How to Stay Calm During Your Child’s Meltdowns (Nervous System Regulation for Parents of Emotionally Intense Kids) with Hunter Clarke Fields
Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge
Leading expert in emotional and behavioral dysregulation
Independent expert/clinical practice
Episode: 81. Why Your Child Overreacts and Takes Everything Personally (Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria and Emotional Dysregulation in Kids) with Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge
Kirk Martin
Founder of Celebrate Calm; host of the Calm Parenting Podcast
Celebrate Calm
Episode: 80. Why Your Child’s Meltdowns Aren’t Bad Behavior- Emotional Dysregulation in Kids Explained with Kirk Martin
Leslie Josel
ADHD student and parenting coach, founder of Order Out of Chaos
Order Out of Chaos
Episode: 79. Why Your Child Struggles with Tasks, Motivation, and Follow-Through --Executive Function Explained with Leslie Josel
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

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Jami Kirkbride
Host and creator of Calm Connection Parenting; professional counselor turned parenting coach and author.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 62 ratings
  • Every Educator and Parent Needs This

    As a lifelong educator I have sat across from exhausted parents who were doing everything right and still drowning. This podcast is what I wish I could have handed every single one of them. Jami doesn’t just describe the problem, she gives you a roadmap. The shift from treating behavior as the problem to looking underneath it? That one idea alone could change everything for a struggling family. I’m already sharing this with every parent of a neurodivergent child I know.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Godisgood 🙏
    United States3 months ago
  • 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 States4 months 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 States4 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 States4 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 States4 months ago

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IEP and 504 Help for Parents: Where to Start When Your Child Struggles with Special Education Boss, Karen Mayer Cunningham
Q: And are there certain situations where maybe one is more appropriate than the other (IEP vs 504)?
A 504 plan covers accommodations for identified disabilities but does not provide the educational planning and coaching that an IEP offers; an IEP is generally needed when the child requires targeted instructional supports to make progress inside the school day.
IEP and 504 Help for Parents: Where to Start When Your Child Struggles with Special Education Boss, Karen Mayer Cunningham
Q: Tell me this, what is the first step you wish more parents knew that they could take?
The first step is recognizing and exercising the legal right to testing for special education and related services, and then proceeding with a written request to begin the evaluation process.
88. The Hidden Costs of Parenting a Neurodivergent Child with ADHD, Meltdowns, or Challenging Behaviors
Q: How should parents view the costs of supporting a neurodivergent child?
Costs are real and multi-dimensional—financial, time, health, and relationship impacts—and recognizing them helps open the door to finding effective support that can lessen ongoing crisis.
83. When Your Space Adds to Your Stress: How Clutter, Overwhelm, and Home Organization Affect Moms Parenting Neurodivergent Kids (with Bee Organized and Megan Gervais)
Q: Can you talk about why the Bee Organized approach is important, especially being non-judgmental and confidential when inviting someone into spaces that feel embarrassing?
The approach is grounded in compassion, confidentiality, and judgment-free care. It makes clients feel safe to reveal their struggles, which in turn allows organizers to understand the person and family, not just the mess, and to build customized, sustainable systems that reduce stress.
82. How to Stay Calm During Your Child’s Meltdowns (Nervous System Regulation for Parents of Emotionally Intense Kids) with Hunter Clarke Fields
Q: Can you tell us about why we are triggered by our kids?
Triggers come from both everyday stressors and deeper, inherited patterns; by reducing overall stress and examining our own history, we can interrupt automatic reactions and respond with awareness rather than react in the moment.

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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, empathy-driven show focused on understanding the underlying causes of challenging behaviors in neurodivergent and highly emotionally reactive children. Episodes blend clinical insight with coaching techniques to help families move from meltdown, guilt, and chaos to calm, connection, and actionable routines. Notable angles include nervous system regulation, executive function and sensory processing, advocacy at school (IEP/504), home organization, and caregiver self-care. A recurring theme is reframing behavior as a signal from the child's nervous system rather than willful defiance, with guest experts ranging from clinicians to parenting coaches and organizers. A standout element is the integration of accessible retreats and co... more

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1. Karen Mayer Cunningham
2. Lori Owens
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4. Hunter Clarke-Fields
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6. Kirk Martin
7. Leslie Josel
8. Carol Stock Kranowitz

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