Calm Connection Parenting | Neurodivergent, Meltdowns, Emotional Regulation, DMDD, Tantrums, SPD, Defiance, Angry Behaviors
by Jami Kirkbride LPC, Parenting Coach for Emotional Dysregulation and Executive Functioning
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What Kind of Support Do You Need to Stay Afloat When Parenting ADHD, DMDD, ASD or Challenging Behaviors?
Jun 23, 2026
18m 00s
Is It Selfish to Take a Break When Parenting ADHD, DMDD, Emotional Dysregulation or Challenging Behaviors?
Jun 17, 2026
21m 00s
Do You Feel Lonely or Isolated Parenting a Child with ADHD, DMDD, or Emotional Dysregulation?
Jun 10, 2026
23m 44s
89. Always on Alert? Why Moms of Neurodivergent Kids Struggle to Rest
Jun 3, 2026
23m 31s
88. The Hidden Costs of Parenting a Neurodivergent Child with ADHD, Meltdowns, or Challenging Behaviors
May 27, 2026
29m 08s
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| 6/23/26 |  What Kind of Support Do You Need to Stay Afloat When Parenting ADHD, DMDD, ASD or Challenging Behaviors? | 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 actually make a difference, this episode is for you. In this episode of the Calm Connection Parenting Podcast, we’re talking about how to find the support you need to stay afloat when parenting a high-needs, emotionally intense, or neurodivergent child.... | 18m 00s | ||||||
| 6/17/26 |  Is It Selfish to Take a Break When Parenting ADHD, DMDD, Emotional Dysregulation or Challenging Behaviors? | 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 to step away, even when you know you are exhausted. In this episode of the Calm Connection Parenting Podcast, we’re talking about why self-care is not selfish, why support is essential for parents raising high-needs or neurodivergent children, and ... | 21m 00s | ||||||
| 6/10/26 |  Do You Feel Lonely or Isolated Parenting a Child with ADHD, DMDD, or Emotional Dysregulation? | Do you feel lonely parenting a child with ADHD, DMDD, emotional dysregulation, meltdowns, big emotions, or challenging behaviors? Even when you are surrounded by people, parenting a high-needs or neurodivergent child can feel isolating when others do not understand what your family is carrying. In this episode of the Calm Connection Parenting Podcast, we’re talking about why support matters so much for parents raising children with ADHD, DMDD, autism, anxiety, sensory needs, emotional dysregu... | 23m 44s | ||||||
| 6/3/26 |  89. Always on Alert? Why Moms of Neurodivergent Kids Struggle to Rest | Moms of neurodivergent kids, ADHD, emotional dysregulation, meltdowns, big emotions, or challenging behaviors often feel like they are always on alert and struggle to rest. In this episode we talk about why rest can feel so hard when your body is used to being on guard, constantly anticipating the next argument, meltdown, sibling conflict, school concern, or emotional shift. If you are raising a child with ADHD, autism, DMDD, anxiety, sensory needs, emotional dysregulation, meltdowns, or chal... | 23m 31s | ||||||
| 5/27/26 |  88. The Hidden Costs of Parenting a Neurodivergent Child with ADHD, Meltdowns, or Challenging Behaviors | Ever looked at your calendar, bank account, grocery bill, gas tank, and emotional capacity and wondered, “How are we supposed to keep doing this?” Parenting a neurodivergent child or a child with ADHD, DMDD, autism, emotional dysregulation, meltdowns, big emotions, or challenging behaviors does not just affect your parenting style. It can affect your money, marriage, career, health, other children, schedule, and even how you see yourself. In this episode of the Calm Connection Parenting Podca... | 29m 08s | ||||||
| 5/21/26 |  87. Why Parenting a Child with ADHD, DMDD, or Challenging Behaviors Can Wear Down Even the Strongest Mom | Have you ever thought, “I should be able to handle this better…” Parenting a child with ADHD, DMDD, emotional dysregulation, meltdowns, big emotions, or challenging behaviors can wear down even the strongest mom. You may be capable, responsible, loving, and committed… and still feel completely exhausted by the daily weight of holding everything together. In this episode of the Calm Connection Parenting Podcast, Jami Kirkbride shares why parenting a uniquely wired, neurodivergent, or emotional... | 21m 37s | ||||||
| 5/14/26 |  86. How to Advocate Confidently for Your Child at School: IEPs, 504 Plans, and Accommodations | How do you know when your child needs more support at school… and what do you do next? If your child is struggling with ADHD, emotional dysregulation, anxiety, executive functioning challenges, school refusal, shutdowns, overwhelm, or after-school meltdowns, navigating IEPs and 504 plans can feel confusing and intimidating. In this episode of the Calm Connection Parenting Podcast, I’m joined by Elyse Scheeler, a licensed speech-language pathologist who has served on IEP teams for over 12 year... | 26m 36s | ||||||
| 5/6/26 |  85. Is Your Child Struggling at School… or Is Something Being Missed? Emotional Dysregulation, DMDD, ADHD, and the Signs Often Overlooked | Why is your child struggling at school? Learn what may be happening beneath ADHD behaviors, DMDD, emotional dysregulation, school refusal, shutdowns, executive functioning challenges, and after-school meltdowns. Is your child struggling at school… or is something important being missed? If your child is melting down after school, refusing homework, shutting down in class, struggling with focus, or constantly being labeled as “lazy,” “defiant,” or “not trying,” this episode is for you. I... | 23m 34s | ||||||
| 4/28/26 |  84. Parenting Burnout, Anxiety, and PTSD: How to Calm Your Nervous System and Get Out of Survival Mode with Lori Owens | Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck in survival mode as a parent? If you’re parenting a child with big emotions, emotional dysregulation, ADHD, or neurodivergent needs, it can feel like you’re constantly holding everything together on the outside… while quietly running on empty inside. In this episode of the Calm Connection Parenting Podcast, we’re having an honest and hope-filled conversation about parenting burnout, anxiety, chronic stress, PTSD, and nervous system regulation—and... | 26m 01s | ||||||
| 4/20/26 | 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) | Is your home adding to your stress? When you are parenting a child with big emotions, neurodivergent needs, or constant unpredictability, clutter and disorganization can quietly add to the overwhelm you are already carrying. In this episode, I’m joined by Megan Gervais of Bee Organized Northern Colorado for a conversation about how your environment affects your mood, nervous system, and capacity as a parent. We talk about the connection between clutter and emotional overwhelm, why organizing... | 29m 50s | ||||||
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| 4/14/26 | 82. How to Stay Calm During Your Child’s Meltdowns (Nervous System Regulation for Parents of Emotionally Intense Kids) with Hunter Clarke Fields | 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 react? If you’re parenting a child with emotional dysregulation, meltdowns, ADHD, or intense emotional reactions, you already know… It’s not just your child who feels overwhelmed in those moments. You do too. In this episode of the Calm Conne... | 23m 26s | ||||||
| 4/6/26 |  81. Why Your Child Overreacts and Takes Everything Personally (Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria and Emotional Dysregulation in Kids) with Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge | 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, overreact to small things, or melt down over what seems like minor situations? If you’re parenting a child with emotional dysregulation, ADHD, or intense emotional reactions, this episode may unlock a powerful missing piece. In this episode of th... | 21m 31s | ||||||
| 3/31/26 |  80. Why Your Child’s Meltdowns Aren’t Bad Behavior- Emotional Dysregulation in Kids Explained with Kirk Martin | 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 personalities, meltdowns aren’t bad behavior… they’re a signal. In this episode of the Calm Connection Parenting Podcast, I’m joined by Kirk Martin, founder of Celebrate Calm, to reframe how we see meltdowns and show how these challenging moments can bec... | 30m 56s | ||||||
| 3/24/26 |  79. Why Your Child Struggles with Tasks, Motivation, and Follow-Through --Executive Function Explained with Leslie Josel | 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 joined by Leslie Josel, award-winning ADHD student and parenting coach, to break down what executive function really is and why it impacts your child’s ability to manage time, complete tasks, regulate emotions, and stay motivated. When we understand ... | 35m 55s | ||||||
| 3/18/26 |  78. Sensory Processing and Meltdowns in Kids – Understanding the Out-of-Sync Child with Carol Kranowitz | Why does your child have such big meltdowns and emotional reactions? For kids with sensory processing challenges, ADHD, DMDD, or emotional dysregulation, behavior may be a signal—not defiance. In this episode of the Calm Connection Parenting Podcast, I’m joined by Carol Stock Kranowitz, best-selling author of The Out-of-Sync Child, to explore how sensory processing differences impact your child’s behavior, emotions, and daily life. When we begin to understand what’s happening beneath the surf... | 40m 36s | ||||||
| 3/11/26 |  77. Why Some Kids Have Big Emotions and Challenging Behaviors: A Fresh Look at Emotional Dysregulation with Penny Williams | Why do some children experience emotional dysregulation, explosive meltdowns, and challenging behaviors that seem bigger than the situation? In this episode of the Calm Connection Parenting Podcast, I’m joined by parenting expert Penny Williams, host of the Beautifully Complex Podcast with more than 5 million downloads, to talk about why some kids have bigger emotions and behaviors than others. Parents raising children with ADHD, DMDD, sensory processing challenges, or other neurodivergent di... | 35m 28s | ||||||
| 3/5/26 |  76. How Do I Choose the Right Support or Parent Coaching for ADHD and Emotional Dysregulation? What You Need to Know | If you’re parenting a child with ADHD, DMDD, emotional dysregulation, or intense meltdowns and wondering whether parent coaching or parenting support could help your family, this episode will help you discern the right next step. Parenting a neurodivergent or emotionally intense child often requires more than generic parenting advice. But not all parent education, coaching programs, or support groups are designed for executive functioning challenges, emotional regulation delays, o... | 24m 21s | ||||||
| 3/3/26 |  75. How Do I Help My Emotionally Intense Child Build Emotional Regulation Skills? Three Easy Ways to Start Today | If you’re parenting a child with ADHD, DMDD, emotional dysregulation, or intense meltdowns and wondering how to actually build emotional regulation skills… this episode will give you hope and a practical starting point. Emotional regulation is not just maturity. It’s a skill. And skills can be taught, practiced, and strengthened over time — even in neurodivergent kids who struggle with executive functioning and impulse control. In this episode, you’ll learn: • Why correcting behavior during m... | 15m 58s | ||||||
| 2/26/26 |  74. When You’ve Tried Everything for Your Emotionally Dysregulated Child and It Still Isn’t Enough- Maggie Diemer | Have you ever felt like you’ve tried every therapy, every strategy, and every parenting tool for your child with emotional dysregulation… and it still isn’t enough? Parenting a child with emotional dysregulation, ADHD, or DMDD can feel exhausting when treatment options fall through, waiting lists are long, and support systems don’t understand your child’s challenging behaviors. In this episode, you’ll learn: • Why emotional dysregulation can create isolation and parenting stress • How r... | 30m 39s | ||||||
| 2/24/26 |  73. How Do I Parent My Child Without Yelling When I’m Overwhelmed Too? Three Simple Ideas If You Feel You're Losing It | If you’re parenting a child with ADHD, emotional dysregulation, or intense meltdowns and you find yourself yelling even when you don’t want to, this episode will help you understand why it happens and what to do instead. Parenting an emotionally dysregulated or neurodivergent child is neurologically exhausting. When your child’s nervous system goes into overload, yours can too. And willpower alone is not enough to stop escalation. In this episode, you’ll learn: • Why yelling is often a nervou... | 16m 38s | ||||||
| 2/19/26 |  72. Why Does My Neurodiverse, ADHD, or DMDD Child Fall Apart After School or Activities? | If your child has after-school meltdowns, falls apart after activities, or seems emotionally exhausted the moment they get home, this episode will help you understand why. In this episode, we unpack after-school meltdowns, emotional dysregulation, restraint collapse, and nervous system overload in children with ADHD, DMDD, or other neurodivergent traits, so you can respond with more clarity, confidence, and connection. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why kids often hold it together at school b... | 16m 17s | ||||||
| 2/17/26 |  71. Why DoesTraditional Parenting Advice Make My ADHD or DMDD Child’s Meltdowns Worse? | Why does traditional discipline make meltdowns worse for an emotionally dysregulated, ADHD, neurodivergent, or DMDD child? If consequences, time-outs, and typical parenting advice escalate behavior instead of improving it, this episode explains why. You’ll learn how common discipline strategies trigger stress, nervous system overload, and emotional dysregulation — and what actually helps children build self-control, emotional regulation skills, trust, and connection. In this episode, you’ll d... | 18m 19s | ||||||
| 2/12/26 |  70. What Do I Do Before, During, and After a Meltdown With An Emotionally Dysregulated Child? | What should you do before, during or after a meltdown when parenting an ADHD, DMDD, neurodivergent or emotionally intense child? If meltdowns leave you feeling panicked, unsure, or afraid of doing the wrong thing in the moment, this episode offers a clear, practical roadmap for navigating emotional dysregulation with calm and confidence. In this episode of the Calm Connection Parenting Podcast, you’ll learn how timing — not effort or consistency — determines whether parenting tools actually w... | 16m 25s | ||||||
| 2/10/26 |  69. How Do I Calm My Child When Nothing Seems to Work? Parenting Guidance for Meltdowns | How do you calm a neurodivergent or strong-willed child when nothing seems to work — especially during meltdowns and emotional dysregulation? If your child’s big emotions escalate no matter how consistent, calm, or prepared you try to be, this episode explains why. The issue often isn’t your parenting — it’s timing. In this episode of the Calm Connection Parenting Podcast, you’ll learn: Why reasoning, consequences, and discipline stop working during emotional dysregulation, even when used con... | 15m 15s | ||||||
| 2/6/26 |  68. The Fastest Way to Escalate a Meltdown…Why Saying “Calm Down” To A Child With ADHD or DMDD Backfires | Emotional dysregulation, meltdowns, and neurodivergent kids can make even well-intended parenting responses backfire, especially when you tell your child to “calm down” and everything escalates. In this episode of the Calm Connection Parenting Podcast, we explore why common phrases like “calm down,” “stop crying,” or “it’s not a big deal” often intensify meltdowns for emotionally intense and neurodivergent children, including kids with ADHD, DMDD, sensory processing differences, and heightene... | 12m 42s | ||||||
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