Calm Connection Parenting | Neurodivergent, Meltdowns, Emotional Regulation, DMDD, Tantrums, SPD, Defiance, Angry Behaviors
Ranked in the top 3% 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.
Calm Connection Parenting | Neurodivergent, Meltdowns, Emotional Regulation, DMDD, Tantrums, SPD, Defiance, Angry Behaviors
78. Sensory Processing and Meltdowns in Kids – Understanding the Out-of-Sync Child with Carol Kranowitz
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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 surface, we can shift from frustration to clarity… and respond in ways that create more calm and connection.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
• How sensory processing issues can trigger meltdowns and emotional dysregulation
• Why behavior is often a form of communication, not defiance
• What it means to view your child through “sensory spectacles”
• Simple ways to support your child during overwhelming moments
This episode is part of our Summit Spotlight series, featuring expert insights from the Calm Connection Parenting Summit as we walk the road toward something exciting coming soon for parents raising emotionally intense and uniquely wired kids.
If you’re parenting a child with big emotions, sensory challenges, or frequent meltdowns, this conversation will give you a new lens… and real hope.
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*Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Please consult a qualified professional for individual support.
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