Calm Connection Parenting | Neurodivergent, Meltdowns, Emotional Dysregulation, ADHD, DMDD, ODD, SPD, Defiance
Ranked in the top 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, and build real connection with your neurodivergent or uniquely wired child.
Hi, I’m Jami… a mom of seven, professional counselor turned parenting coach, speaker, and author. And yes, even with training, I found myself stuck in the same cycle so many parents live in: meltdown… reaction… guilt… repeat. I was doing all the things that were “supposed” to work… but they didn’t.
Everything changed when I stopped treating behavior like the problem and started looking underneath it. When I learned to understand my child’s unique wiring (personality, sensory processing, executive functioning, and emotional needs), I finally had a roadmap. I didn’t need more tips… I needed clarity and a plan. And that clarity changed things.
If you’re ready to ditch the overwhelm and stop parenting in survival mode, you’re in the right place. We’ll talk meltdowns, emotional dysregulation, defiance, ADHD, DMDD, anxiety, and more… along with practical steps that help your family move from chaos to calm… one episode at a time.
So grab your coffee, find your quiet spot (if you have one), and let’s jump in.
Start here: Take the FREE Emotional Forecast Quiz at CalmConnectionParenting.org and find your next best step.
Episodes
The Fastest Way to Escalate a Meltdown…Why Saying “Calm Down” To A Child With ADHD or DMDD Backfires
Meltdown or Tantrum? Why This One Mistake Keeps Parents of Neurodivergent Kids Stuck
Parenting Through Anxiety and Uncertainty: How to Stay Calm When Your Child’s Needs Affect Your Mental Health
65. Am I Failing… or Is My Neurodivergent Child Wired Differently? Understanding Meltdowns
64. Why Does My Child Have Such Big Reactions to Small Things? Emotional Dysregulation Explained
63. When One Parent Wants Help and the Other Hesitates: Finding Unity in Parenting ADHD
62. Parenting Emotional Dysregulation: Why Your Word for the Year Matters More Than Another Resolution
61. When Life Doesn’t Give You What You Expected: Christmas Through the Eyes of Mary
60. Parenting A Neurodivergent Child Through the Holidays When Families Don’t Understand Emotional Regulation
59. When the Holidays Feel Heavy: Parenting Emotional Dysregulation Without Losing Your Peace
58. Parenting an Emotionally Dysregulated Child During the Holidays: Simple Ways to Reduce Meltdowns and Increase Peace
57. Refusal and Emotional Dysregulation During Holidays: How to Get the MOST Out of the Season With A Neurodivergent Child
56. Sibling Conflict and Emotional Dysregulation: Finding Peace in a Hard Holiday Season
55. How to Find Gratitude While Parenting A Child With Emotional Dysregulation (Even in the Hard Seasons)
54. Holiday Overwhelm and Emotional Dysregulation: How to Create Calm for Your Child (and You!)
53. Why “Fun Days” Aren't Fun for Emotionally Dysregulated Kids: Understanding Holiday Triggers, Meltdowns, and Sensory Overload
52. Sensory Processing and Emotionally Dysregulated Kids: It’s Not Just in Their Heads | Sensory Processing Awareness
51. 5 ADHD Myths That Commonly Hurt Children And The Truth That Offers Hope--ADHD Awareness Month
50. Real Parent Questions: Family Doesn’t Understand Meltdowns & When to Seek Help
49. After-School Restraint Collapse: Why Your Child Holds It Together at School and Falls Apart at Home
48. From Chaos to Calm: Celebrate 1 Year of Parenting Tips, Top Episodes, and Milestones
47. Suicide Prevention: Parenting Tips to Help Kids Through Emotional Dysregulation and Suicidal Thoughts with Safety and Support
46. First Steps After Your Child’s DMDD, ADHD, or Mental Health Diagnosis: Find Calm, Clarity, and Hope
45. Explaining ADHD, DMDD, and Emotional Dysregulation So Kids Can Understand: The Race Car Brain Analogy
44. ADHD, DMDD, Emotional Dysregulation, or Neurodivergence—If, What, When, and How to Tell Your Child