What if your child’s meltdowns aren’t just about behavior—but a cry for less?
Less stimulation. Less pressure. Less chaos. If your sensitive or emotionally intense child seems to unravel in the hustle and overstimulation of everyday life, this episode will hit home.

This week, Jami sits down with parenting coach, writer, and mom of four, Jenna Michael, for a conversation every overwhelmed parent needs to hear. Jenna’s upcoming book Let’s Choose Less is all about simplifying home, schedule, and expectations—and today, she’s sharing how doing less can actually create more calm, more connection, and more emotional safety for your child.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why less clutter and fewer commitments help sensitive kids regulate
• What overstimulation really looks like in emotionally intense children
• How simplifying your home and routines reduces emotional meltdowns
• What it means to align with your values instead of cultural pressure
• Small, powerful shifts you can make today to create more calm at home

✨ If you’ve been waiting for someone to say it’s okay—even better—to do less, this is your episode. Let’s choose less… and experience more of what really matters.

Learn more about Jenna’s coaching at yourpurposefulparenting.com
Check out her new book Let’s Choose Less
🎉 And don’t forget to grab your spot at the Calm Connection Parenting Summit! Summit takes place May 13-16.

• 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: 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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Have you ever stood there, stunned, wondering how those hurtful words just came flying out of your child’s mouth? You're not alone — and you're not a bad parent. Today, we’re diving into the real reasons kids lash out — and even more importantly, how you can teach them to reach out instead of lash out with practical coping skills, calming strategies, and a whole lot of connection.

If you’re tired of feeling blindsided by your child’s anger and ready to build real, lasting change... this episode is packed with hope, heart, and real help you can start using today.

Here's what you'll learn in this episode:

• Why kids say hurtful things — and what’s really going on under the surface of those angry words.
• How to respond in the heat of the moment without escalating the situation.
• The key difference between punishing anger and teaching healthy coping skills — and why it matters.
• Simple, powerful coping strategies you can start teaching your child today to help them express anger in safe, healthy ways.
• What to do when your child’s words really hurt you — and how to keep the connection strong even after a tough moment.

We’ll also share an exciting invitation to the Calm Connection Parenting Summit, where Dr. Roseann will be one of our featured experts! If you’re raising an emotionally intense, sensitive, or strong-willed child, this is the event you don’t want to miss!
🌟 Grab your free ticket here: CalmConnectionParent.com/summit

• 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: 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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Are you struggling with a child whose anger seems to erupt out of nowhere, leaving you feeling helpless and overwhelmed? If you're wondering, Why is my child so aggressive?—you're not alone. Today’s episode dives deep into the challenging and often heartbreaking behaviors that many parents face: aggression, meltdowns, and emotional intensity. I’m here to help you understand why these behaviors are happening and, more importantly, what you can do to manage them.

If your child’s aggression is leaving you drained and uncertain about how to help them, this episode is for you. I'll share practical insights, expert advice, and actionable solutions that can help you create a calmer, more connected relationship with your child.

You are invited to attend the upcoming Calm Connection Parenting Summit! Get your FREE ticket now!

CalmConnectionParent.com/summit

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• The Root Causes of Aggression in Kids
  Discover why children, especially those with emotional intensity, act out and what might be driving these behaviors.
• How to Identify Triggers and Sensory Needs
  Learn how to pinpoint specific triggers in your child's environment or routine that may be contributing to their outbursts.
• Practical Strategies to Address Aggression
  Understand effective, step-by-step approaches that will help you guide your child through their big emotions in healthier ways.
• Why Emotional Regulation is Key
  Learn how building emotional awareness and teaching coping skills can make a world of difference in managing aggression.
• Creating a Supportive Environment for Growth
  Find out how consistency, structure, and self-care for you as a parent can transform your child’s behavior over time.

Tune in for an eye-opening conversation on why your child might be acting out, and learn how you can help them navigate their emotions with confidence. Whether you're dealing with occasional outbursts or constant aggression, the strategies in this episode will empower you to create lasting change.

Register for the Calm Connection Summit NOW!

CalmConnectionParent.com/summit

• 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: 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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Show Notes:

What if the anger, anxiety, or meltdowns you're seeing aren't choices—but signals from your child's brain desperately crying out for help?

In this episode, we're diving deep with Holly Provan, nurse, mom, and author of Poppy and the Overactive Amygdala. Holly sheds powerful new light on why some kids experience life as a constant battle, driven by a brain stuck in 'fight or flight' mode.

Get ready for a conversation that will transform frustration into compassion, and confusion into connection. It's time to decode your child's behaviors—starting now.

This is what you will learn in this episode:

• Understanding the Amygdala—Discover why some children’s brains are wired for big emotions and intense reactions.
• The Real Reason Behind Big Behaviors—Learn how to spot anxiety-driven behaviors masked as anger or defiance.
• Empathy Changes Everything—Explore how empathy can transform your relationship with an emotionally intense child.
• Practical Steps to Support Your Child—Gain insight into simple ways you can begin helping your child feel safer and more understood.
• Advocating with Confidence—Find out how Holly’s approach can empower you to advocate effectively for your child’s unique needs at home and school.

Holly's book, Poppy and the Overactive Amygdala is available on Amazon. I highly recommend this book.

• 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: 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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Today we welcome Debbie Simmonds, author, founder of Anchor Point, and adoptive mom of nine. After her own pain of losing quadruplets, she turned her sorrow into something incredible. She shares profound insights into parenting, resilience, and building lasting family connections. Through powerful stories from her own journey, Debbie reveals how to turn parenting struggles into powerful opportunities for growth. This episode might just change how you see your parenting struggles forever!

In this episode, you'll learn:

• How Debbie transformed personal tragedy into purposeful parenting.
• Why kids themselves are your best parenting guide.
• The real reason parenting can feel hard—and why that's okay.
• Practical wisdom on building resilience in your children.

Find Debbie’s book, The Heart of Legacy, Living a Focused, Faithful and Fearless Life on Amazon, or visit her website www.thedebbiesimmons.com.

Explore Anchor Point’s transformative Pathway to Hope Camp and register today at www.anchorpoint.us/pathway-to-hope-camp.

• 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: 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 #sensoryprocessing #christianparenting #parentingtips #parentingchallenges #meltdowns #challengingbehaviors #childpersonality #personalitytypes

Do you ever feel like your child’s emotions are a ticking time bomb, and no matter what you do, you’re the one who sets it off? It’s so easy to fall into the trap of trying to ‘fix’ things, but sometimes, our best intentions make everything worse. In this episode, we explore the #1 mistake parents make when managing their child’s big emotions—and how to avoid it. I’ll share a powerful approach to help you navigate the emotional terrain with your child, build a stronger connection, and transform overwhelming moments into opportunities for growth. Grab a coffee, relax, and let’s dive in!

In this episode, you will learn:

• Struggling with your child’s big emotions? You’re not alone!
• Discover the #1 mistake parents make when managing emotional intensity.
• Learn why "calm down" might be making things worse.
• Find out how to connect with your child and address the real issue.
• Get a simple tool (CALM) to help guide you through tough emotional moments.

Looking for support and parent coaching, connect with Jami!

• 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: 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 #sensoryprocessing #christianparenting #parentingtips #parentingchallenges #meltdowns #challengingbehaviors #childpersonality #personalitytypes

Parenting a child with mental health struggles is not a battle anyone prepares you for. In fact, it can feel like you're fighting a war—and sometimes, you don’t even know if you're winning. I’m sharing our personal journey today and the five pitfalls that nearly every parent in this situation faces. But more importantly, I’m giving you hope: There are truths that can guide you through the hardest days, and no matter what you're feeling, you’re not failing. Let’s dig into how you can navigate this journey with strength and grace, even in the toughest times.

In this episode, you will learn:

• The Emotional Toll: The hidden struggles of parenting a child with mental health challenges.
• Internal Conflicts: Navigating the conflicting emotions and doubts many parents face.
• Guilt and Overwhelm: Understanding common pitfalls in the parenting journey.
• Self-Care Matters: How prioritizing your well-being helps you show up for your child.
• Finding Hope: Practical tips for giving yourself grace during tough times.

• 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: 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 #sensoryprocessing #christianparenting #parentingtips #parentingchallenges #meltdowns #challengingbehaviors #childpersonality #personalitytypes

What if everything you thought you knew about parenting needed to be reimagined? When we started understanding sensory processing issues in our child, it felt like so many things clicked into place. Today, I’m sharing a deeply personal chapter of our parenting journey. As parents of a highly sensitive and emotionally intense child, we faced struggles that we didn’t fully understand until we discovered sensory processing issues.

In this episode, l'll walk you through how our family came to understand the impact of sensory overload, and how it changed the way we parented and connected with our child. From emotional outbursts to seemingly defiant behavior, we uncovered the underlying causes of our child's struggles and found practical ways to support him. If you’ve ever felt lost or overwhelmed while parenting a child with big emotions, this episode is for you. Tune in for insights, strategies, and a little hope from a family who’s been there.

In this episode, you will learn:

• Recognizing the Hidden Struggles: Understanding what was really going on beneath the surface was a game-changer for us.
• The Connection Between Emotions and Sensory Overload: We learned how our child’s emotions weren’t always what they seemed.
• The Power of Family Support: Navigating this journey required us to lean on each other and get professional guidance.
• Small Changes, Big Impact: A few simple adjustments made a world of difference for our child and our family dynamic.
• Shifting Our Perspective: The key to better parenting was seeing things from our child’s point of view.

• 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: 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 #sensoryprocessing #christianparenting #parentingtips #parentingchallenges #meltdowns #challengingbehaviors #childpersonality #personalitytypes