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11/12/2025

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🌟Introducing the Calm Connection Parenting Program!

Do you ever feel like parenting your highly sensitive or emotionally intense child is more like navigating a minefield than raising a little one?

Are you struggling with meltdowns, challenging behaviors, or feeling like you're missing the right tools to truly connect with your child?

You’re not alone...and you’re in the right place!
This program is for parents who want to move from stress and overwhelm to calm and confident connections with their uniquely wired child.

We focus on understanding neurodivergence, personalities, sensory needs, and child mental health challenges, all while staying true to faith and family values.

Here, you’ll find:
~ Practical Strategies to manage big emotions and challenging behaviors
~ Support in applying parenting techniques that honor your child’s unique wiring
~ Faith-fueled encouragement to help you feel confident in your journey
~ Resources and tools that align with your family’s values to bring peace and connection

Parenting a highly sensitive, neurodivergent, or emotionally intense child doesn’t have to feel isolating or exhausting.

You don’t have to be “perfect” to make progress. You just need the right tools and resources and a supportive community.

We’re here to walk alongside you, offering tools, wisdom, and understanding to help you build stronger relationships and create a calm, loving home.

Whether you’re in the middle of a meltdown or simply looking for a more connected way to parent, this program is a place of support and growth.

Join the free Connection Parenting Personality Facebook Group.

In this community, we talk about the struggles of parenting emotionally intense children and share strategies that lead to positive change. We focus on using your child’s unique personality to guide your approach, with a deep understanding of sensory needs and mental health issues.

We believe in supporting parents with both practical advice and faith-fueled encouragement.

Download Your Free Gift!
Get access to the Chaos to Calm Cheat Sheet and other FREE resources that will help you on your parenting journey: https://www.CalmConnectionParent.com/resource

We’re so glad you’ve found us—and we can’t wait to see how you’ll thrive in this community. Together, we’ll turn the challenges of parenting into opportunities for growth, connection, and love.

If you haven't listened to the Calm Connection Parenting Podcast, you might check it out! You can find it on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Buzzsprout. Weekly episodes to educate, support, and inspire.

💖With you on the journey,
Jami Kirkbride, Calm Connection Parent Coach

ParentingWithPersonality.com and CalmConnectionParent.com

11/11/2025

🎄 Does the thought of the holidays fill you with equal parts joy and dread?

You want to soak in the lights, the laughter, and the memories... but in the back of your mind, you’re already bracing for the meltdowns, overstimulation, and exhaustion that often come with it.

Friend, I get it. You’re not alone.

For families raising emotionally intense or neurodivergent kids, the holidays can quickly turn from magical to messy.

That’s why this week’s episode of the Calm Connection Parenting Podcast is one you’ll want to catch before the chaos starts.

✨ Holiday Overwhelm and Emotional Dysregulation: How to Create Calm for Your Child (and You!)

Inside, I’m sharing one of our hardest holiday moments, and the shift that helped us trade survival mode for calm connection.

You’ll also hear about a simple P.A.C.E. approach to help you prepare, plan, and protect your peace this season.

Because when we prepare with intention, we protect our peace...and that changes everything.

🎧 Listen now and start setting the P.A.C.E. for your family!

💬 Tell me in the comments—what part of the holidays tends to feel hardest for your child (or for you)? Let’s support each other this season. ❤️

11/11/2025

🎄 Ever notice how “fun days” at school or home can leave your child in tears instead of smiles?

When routines disappear and the noise ramps up, it’s just too much for some kids—especially those who are emotionally intense or neurodivergent.

In this episode of the Calm Connection Parenting Podcast, I’m unpacking why fun days aren’t always fun and how you can help your child find calm and confidence through it all.

🎧 When Fun Days for Emotionally Dysregulated Kids Aren’t Fun: Holiday Triggers, Meltdowns, and Sensory Overload in Neurodivergent Kids

Sometimes, “fun days” pull the rug out from under a uniquely wired child’s sense of safety and predictability.

All the changes, noise, and sensory input can send their nervous system into overdrive.

But here’s the good news... there are ways to prepare and support your child so these days don’t end in chaos or tears.

In this episode of the Calm Connection Parenting Podcast, I’m sharing:

✨ Why holiday and school activities can be overwhelming for neurodivergent or emotionally dysregulated kids.
✨ How to spot triggers early and create calm routines before, during, and after events.
✨ The key mindset shift that helps you see behavior more accurately.
✨ Simple ways to partner with teachers and help your child advocate for what they need.

Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Buzzsprout!

10/30/2025

October is Sensory Processing Awareness Month

Ever been in the middle of your child’s meltdown thinking, “What is happening right now?”

The crying, the yelling, the refusal to move, it feels like chaos.
But what if it’s not about behavior at all?

I’ll never forget the day I realized my child wasn’t being defiant… he was overwhelmed and overloaded. The lights, the noise, the constant motion, it was all too much for his sensory system to handle.

And suddenly, what looked like anger or stubbornness started making more sense. Understanding the sensory systems has undoubtedly been the most important piece of our child’s puzzle, yet I had never even heard or understood the what they were all about...even as a mental health professional! 🫣😔

Here’s what I learned: there’s so much more to “the senses” than what we learned in school. There aren’t just five...there are eight.

And those lesser-known ones? They play a huge role in emotional regulation and behavior.

When kids struggle to process what their body is feeling, hearing, or seeing, it can look like defiance… but it’s actually distress.

In this week’s episode of the Calm Connection Parenting Podcast, we’re breaking it all down:
💡 What the eight sensory systems are
💡 Why they matter for emotionally intense or dysregulated kids
💡 How sensory overload can lead to meltdowns and what you can do about it
💡 Practical ways to help your child feel calmer, safer, and more understood

If you’ve ever wondered why your child reacts so big or how to calm things before they spiral, this one’s for you.

🎧 Listen now!

Because sometimes, the best way to help our kids isn’t by fixing the behavior, it’s by understanding the body or brain behind it. 💛

10/30/2025

October is ADHD Awareness Month!

Ever felt that knot in your stomach when someone makes a comment like…

“Maybe if you just disciplined her better…”
“Don’t we all have a little ADHD?”
or “He can’t have ADHD—he can focus on video games for hours!”

If so, friend, you’re not alone.

These kinds of myths don’t just hurt kids, they weigh parents down with guilt, shame, and confusion. And after years of walking this road both as a parent and someone who’s learned firsthand about ADHD in my own life, I can tell you… the truth changes everything.

🎧 In this week’s episode of the Calm Connection Parenting Podcast, I’m tackling the 5 most common ADHD myths that often keep families stuck.

We’ll talk about:
✨ Why ADHD isn’t caused by bad parenting or lack of discipline
✨ What’s really happening when kids hyperfocus or “don’t try hard enough”
✨ How awareness, not overdiagnosis, is helping more families finally find answers
✨ The truth about medication and how wisdom and science can work together

If you’ve ever felt judged, misunderstood, or unsure about what’s “normal,” this episode is for you.

Let’s replace shame with grace, confusion with clarity, and frustration with calm connection.

💛 Listen now to Episode 51: “5 ADHD Myths That Commonly Hurt Children (and the Truth That Offers Hope)

10/30/2025

Ever feel like your family just doesn’t “get” your child?

You know they mean well... but when they see a meltdown, they think your child is being defiant or that you’re not firm enough.

Meanwhile, you’re exhausted from walking on eggshells and wondering if maybe, just maybe, something deeper is going on.

If you’ve ever been there, this episode is for you. 💙

In this Season 2 Kickoff of the Calm Connection Parenting Podcast, I’m answering two real parent questions — the kind that so many of us have wrestled with quietly:

➡️ How do I help family understand my child’s meltdowns and triggers?
➡️ And how do I know when it’s time to seek help for my child’s emotions or behaviors?

Inside this episode, you’ll learn gentle ways to communicate with family, practical signs that point to when professional support might be needed, and encouragement to trust your instincts as a parent.

Because you’re not failing… you’re forming...growing and learning! 💛

🎧 Listen now on Apple Podcasts or Spotify!

📩 Have a question you’d like me to answer on the podcast? Post a question here in the group for me or message me! If you’d prefer, you can email me at jami@parentingwithpersonality.com. I might feature it in a future Q&A!

10/30/2025

Ever wonder why your child can hold it together all day at school… only to completely fall apart the minute they get home?

The backpack drops, the shoes fly off, and before you can even ask how their day was—boom. You’re in the middle of a messy meltdown.

I remember sitting in a parent-teacher conference years ago, exhausted from the emotional roller coaster at home, while the teacher described my child as “an absolute joy in class.”

Yes, while it felt good to hear on one hand, it didn’t fit what I was getting at home in the evening. And it just hit me wrong. Really wrong.

I’ll admit it—I cried right there. I couldn’t understand how the same child could be so calm there and so chaotic here.

Then I learned about something that changed everything:
It’s called After-School Restraint Collapse, a real and common experience for kids who spend all day “holding it together.”

All that effort, emotion, and self-control has to go somewhere… and it usually comes out in the one place they feel safe, at home.
It’s not about defiance; it’s about release.

And while it’s hard in the moment, it’s actually a sign that your child trusts you enough to unravel in your presence.

In this week’s episode of the Calm Connection Parenting Podcast, we’ll talk about:

✨ What After-School Restraint Collapse really is
✨ Why emotional safety can trigger meltdowns
✨ How sensory and social overload play a role
✨ And four simple steps to help you bring more calm to your afternoons

🎧 Listen now on Apple Podcasts or Spotify!

Let’s make home the calm, connected place it was meant to be.

10/01/2025

Hooray!! 🎉💖

Calm Connection Parenting Podcast is one year old today!

When I started this podcast one year ago, I had no idea it would grow into this… over 5,000 downloads, reaching 58 countries and 1,021 cities in 12 months! 🎧💛

That’s hours of encouragement, countless stories, and hundreds of little moments where parents like YOU chose calm, connection, and hope over chaos.

Thank you for trusting me to walk beside you. Truly… I couldn’t do this without you. 💐

If you’ve ever felt encouraged by an episode, would you leave a quick review today? It’s the best “birthday gift” you could give the podcast… and it helps other parents find us too!

Leave a review and five star rating on Apple or a simple five star rating on Spotify! Link is in the bio! 🩵💛

10/01/2025

🎉 Can you believe it? The Calm Connection Parenting Podcast is officially ONE year old!

Over 5,000 downloads, nearly 50 episodes, and listeners in 58 countries… what started as a quiet dream on my heart has turned into a global community of parents learning, growing, and finding hope together.

To be honest, this past year and a half hasn’t been easy. Between a car accident, a cancer diagnosis, ongoing health struggles, and the loss of my brother-in-law...there were so many days I wondered if I could keep going.

But instead of giving up, I decided to finally press play on this podcast dream that had been sitting on the back burner. And wow! Look what God has done!

This week’s special anniversary episode is a celebration of YOU—the listeners who have shared, downloaded, followed, and encouraged me along the way.

Inside, I share some fun stats, “podcast awards,” the Top 5 most-loved episodes, and encouragement for your parenting journey.

And because I want to celebrate with you, there are a couple of giveaways tucked inside this episode—including a $25 Amazon gift card and a $500 Calm Connection Coaching Program gift certificate! All you have to do is share with me how this podcast has impacted or helped you. Email jami@parentingwithpersonality.com or DM me!

Thank you for being part of this first year. Here’s to another year of finding calm, creating connection, and remembering we’re never alone in this journey!

The link to listen is in the bio!

10/01/2025

New Episode for Su***de Prevention Month

Have you ever heard words from your child that made your heart stop?

Words like… “Please just let me die. It would be better if I was dead.”

Those words sting like nothing else. They shake you to your core. I know, because I’ve heard them from my own child at a very young age. And in that moment, as much as I wanted to crumble, I knew I had to be calm, steady, and safe for my child.

September is Su***de Prevention Month, and while this is not an easy conversation, it is one of the most important ones we can have as parents.

Suicidal ideation is real- even in children- and understanding it is the first step to protecting and supporting the ones we love most.

In this episode of the Calm Connection Parenting Podcast, I share:
✨ What suicidal ideation really is and why kids experience it
✨ How to respond when your child blurts out scary words during a meltdown
✨ An example of a 10-point scale that can help you recognize when to seek professional help
✨ Encouragement and hope for walking this journey with your child

I want you to know this…talking about the dangers of su***de doesn’t create the problem, it creates safety.

When your child feels like they can’t hold on anymore, your calm presence, your steady love, and your willingness to ask the hard questions can be the very thing that helps them through the darkness.

💛 You are not alone, and neither is your child.

🎧 Listen to Episode 47 on Apple Podcasts or Spotify

And grab my free resource Behind the Behaviors: What You Need to Know About A Uniquely Wired Child at CalmConnectionParent.com/behindthebehaviors

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10/01/2025

💔 Have you ever sat in a doctor’s office, heard the words ADHD, DMDD, or anxiety, and felt like your whole world just shifted?

Maybe you walked out holding a diagnosis for your child… but also holding fear, guilt, sadness, confusion, or even a bit or relief. Or a strange combination of everything...

It can feel like someone just handed you a million puzzle pieces and no picture on the box.

Friend, I’ve been there. Even as a mental health professional, I remember the swirl of emotions and the weight of not knowing what to do next. To medicate or not? To share it with family or keep it close? How do I even begin to process this for myself, let alone help my child navigate it?

In this episode of the Calm Connection Parenting Podcast, I’m opening up about those first moments after diagnosis and sharing the very first steps you can take: the steps that bring calm to your heart, clarity to your next choices, and hope for your family’s future.

You’ll hear how I wrestled through my own emotions, the turning point where I realized I couldn’t do it alone, and the practical steps that can help you move forward without drowning in overwhelm.

✨ If you’ve recently gotten a diagnosis for your child—or even if you’re still waiting and wondering—this episode will remind you that you are not alone, you are equipped, and there is a path forward.

🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Buzzsprout!

And if you’d like even more tools to help you understand what’s really going on beneath the behaviors, grab my free guide Behind the Behaviors: Understanding Your Uniquely Wired Child at CalmConnectionParent.com/behindthebehaviors.

This tool can also help educate those around you who can be a support for your journey! Check it out!

Let’s walk this road together… with calm, clarity, and hope. 💙

10/01/2025

New Episode! 🎉🎉

Does your child’s brain ever feel like a race car with bicycle brakes?

Fast, powerful, built for big things… but when it’s time to stop, slowing down feels nearly impossible.

That’s how meltdowns and emotional intensity can feel for a uniquely wired child.

In this episode of the Calm Connection Parenting Podcast, I walk you through the Race Car Brain analogy! This is a tool you can use to help your child understand their strengths, struggles, and the supports they need.

This story will change the way you talk about wiring with your child...and the way they see themselves.

🎧 Tune in on Apple Podcasts or Spotify!

And as mentioned in the episode...here’s a free gift to help you understand and advocate for your uniquely wired child!

🎁 Download your free Behind the Behaviors Quick-Guide: calmconnectionparent.com/behindthebehaviors

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