This week, we’re doing something a little different—and a little special. Life in the Kirkbride home has been full of ups and downs lately… a big family vacation, the heartbreaking loss of my beloved brother-in-law, and the joy of our son’s wedding—all in just two weeks. And now, I’ve lost my voice completely.

But instead of skipping this week, we’re pulling together as a family—because I didn’t want to miss the chance to send encouragement your way. You’ll even hear a sweet intro from my 10-year-old son, Bennett, who’s helping me kick off this special episode.

We’re revisiting one of your favorites: “Emotional Dysregulation in Kids: 10 Effective Strategies to Help Your Child Calm Down.”

In this replay, we’ll explore:

• What emotional dysregulation really is—and why it’s not just defiance
• The science behind emotional overwhelm and meltdowns
• 10 practical strategies to help your child calm down in the moment
• Proactive steps to reduce emotional blow-ups before they start
• How to rebuild connection after a hard moment

If things have felt heavy or emotionally intense in your home lately… we hope this episode gives you the tools—and the encouragement—you need to breathe, reset, and keep going.

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• Learn more about the Calm Connection Coaching Program at CalmConnectionParent.com
• Get the resources mentioned at: CalmConnectionParent.com/resource
• Book a call to find out more about Calm Connection Coaching Program.
• Join our online Facebook support group: Parenting With Personality Group
• Find out more about the APP or Book: ParentingWithPersonality.com
• Download the Parenting With Personality APP on Google Play or Apple Store

*** 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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You’re doing everything you can—books, prayers, redirection, deep breaths—and your child is still melting down, spiraling, or exploding over the smallest things. And now? You’re emotionally drained, spiritually depleted, and wondering if anything will ever work.

In this episode, we’re talking about the kind of parenting burnout no one warns you about—and what to do when all your effort still leaves you feeling stuck. If you're walking on eggshells and parenting on empty, this one's for you.

Inside this episode:

• Why traditional parenting advice often backfires with emotionally intense kids
• The silent toll of “always being on”—and how to start refueling
• The truth about effort vs. effectiveness when your child needs more
• What your child really needs in their hardest moments (and how to offer it)
• How the Calm Connection Parent Coaching Program helps you move from burnout to breakthrough

If you're tired of trying harder and still getting nowhere… take a deep breath, friend. You’re not failing. You're parenting a uniquely wired child who needs something different—and there’s help available.

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• Learn more about the Calm Connection Coaching Program at CalmConnectionParent.com
• Get the resources mentioned at: CalmConnectionParent.com/resource
• Book a call to find out more about Calm Connection Coaching Program.
• Join our online Facebook support group: Parenting With Personality Group
• Find out more about the APP or Book: ParentingWithPersonality.com
• Download the Parenting With Personality APP on Google Play or Apple Store

*** 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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What if the key to calming your child’s overwhelmed brain isn’t more discipline, more talking, or more appointments...but small, intentional movement?

In this eye-opening episode, Alma Galvan shares her powerful story of healing after a traumatic brain injury and how the tiniest, most overlooked movements can actually rewire the brain and restore peace.

If your child struggles with emotional intensity, sensory challenges, or regulation, this conversation will give you hope and real tools to start making change...one gentle step at a time.

In this episode, you will learn:

• How Alma used small movements to heal her own brain after injury
• Why movement can regulate the nervous system more effectively than logic or language
• Simple ways to use these strategies with your emotionally intense or sensitive child
• How to start small and stay consistent, even on hard parenting days

Want more support and encouragement?

Be sure to join the Parenting With Personality Facebook Group, where we’re having ongoing conversations about calm, connection, and raising emotionally intense kids with confidence and grace.

Connect with Alma at Brainworx.

• Learn more about the Calm Connection Coaching Program at CalmConnectionParent.com
• Get the resources mentioned at: CalmConnectionParent.com/resource
• Book a call to find out more about Calm Connection Coaching Program.
• Join our online Facebook support group: Parenting With Personality Group
• Find out more about the APP or Book: ParentingWithPersonality.com
• Download the Parenting With Personality APP on Google Play or Apple Store

*** 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 #highlysensitivechild #adhd #dmdd #parentcoaching #child anxiety #se...