Best DMDD Podcasts (2025)

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Refusal and Emotional Dysregulation During Holidays: How to Get the MOST Out of the Season With A Neurodivergent Child 35:34

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Send a text and share your thoughts! Holiday events can bring excitement, but also overwhelm, refusal, and emotional dysregulation for many neurodivergent and emotionally intense children. In this episode, we answer a heartfelt listener question and unpack a simple, memorable framework to help you protect peace, support your child, and get the M-O-…

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56. Sibling Conflict and Emotional Dysregulation: Finding Peace in a Hard Holiday Season 32:22

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Send a text and share your thoughts! Holidays can bring out both the magic and the meltdowns, especially when you’re raising an emotionally intense child. And while we often focus on surviving the big emotions, the siblings in the family feel these moments deeply too. Hurt feelings, frustration, confusion, and walking on eggshells can quietly shape…

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55. How to Find Gratitude While Parenting A Child With Emotional Dysregulation (Even in the Hard Seasons) 23:17

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Send a text and share your thoughts! When you’re raising an emotionally intense or dysregulated child, gratitude can feel like the last thing on your mind. Between meltdowns, misunderstandings, and moments that leave you feeling worn thin (at best), it’s easy to lose sight of what’s good. In this heartfelt and hope-filled episode, Jami shares what …

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54. Holiday Overwhelm and Emotional Dysregulation: How to Create Calm for Your Child (and You!) 21:20

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Send a text and share your thoughts! The holidays can bring joy, laughter, and… total overwhelm, especially when you’re parenting a child who struggles with emotional dysregulation. If family gatherings, travel, or changes in routine often lead to meltdowns and stress, this episode is for you. Join me as I share one of our hardest holiday moments a…

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53. Why “Fun Days” Aren't Fun for Emotionally Dysregulated Kids: Understanding Holiday Triggers, Meltdowns, and Sensory Overload 24:10

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Send a text and share your thoughts! For many kids, class parties, school spirit days, and holiday activities mean excitement and fun—but for emotionally dysregulated or neurodivergent children, they can mean stress, overwhelm, and meltdowns. In this episode, we’ll unpack why these “fun” days can be so tough and how to help your child stay calm, co…

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52. Sensory Processing and Emotionally Dysregulated Kids: It’s Not Just in Their Heads | Sensory Processing Awareness 35:36

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Send a text and share your thoughts! Have you ever looked at your child’s meltdown and thought, “Why does this keep happening?” What if those big emotions weren’t just about behavior, but about the way your child’s brain and body process the world around them? In this episode, we’re diving into the fascinating world of sensory processing...what it …

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51. 5 ADHD Myths That Commonly Hurt Children And The Truth That Offers Hope--ADHD Awareness Month 34:42

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Send a text and share your thoughts! Bad parenting. Laziness. Can’t focus. Overdiagnosed. Medication is dangerous. You’ve probably heard at least one of these myths before...maybe even all five. But here’s the truth: every single one is a myth that can weigh families down with guilt, confusion, and shame. In this episode, Jami bursts the biggest mi…

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50. Real Parent Questions: Family Doesn’t Understand Meltdowns & When to Seek Help 29:11

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Send a text and share your thoughts! What do you do when your family just doesn’t understand your child’s meltdowns? Or when you start wondering if it’s time to seek professional help? In this powerful Season 2 kickoff of the Calm Connection Parenting Podcast, Jami answers two real questions from parents walking through emotional intensity, family …

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49. After-School Restraint Collapse: Why Your Child Holds It Together at School and Falls Apart at Home 24:42

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Send a text and share your thoughts! Ever wonder why your child can hold it together all day at school, then completely unravel the moment they get home? You’re not crazy, and you’re not alone. In this episode, we’ll unpack the real reason behind those after-school meltdowns (hint: it’s not bad behavior!) and what you can do to bring calm and conne…

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48. From Chaos to Calm: Celebrate 1 Year of Parenting Tips, Top Episodes, and Milestones 29:02

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Send a text and share your thoughts! Can you believe it? The Calm Connection Parenting Podcast is officially ONE year old! 🎉 Over 5,000 downloads, listeners in 59 countries, and 50 episodes filled with hope, encouragement, and real-life parenting strategies. In this special anniversary episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes to celebrate what we’…

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47. Suicide Prevention: Parenting Tips to Help Kids Through Emotional Dysregulation and Suicidal Thoughts with Safety and Support 32:56

3M ago32:56

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Send a text and share your thoughts! Hearing your child say words like, “I wish I were dead” can be the most terrifying moment of parenting. In this episode, we’re talking openly about suicidal ideation in children—why it happens, how to respond, and how to create safety and hope in your home. September is Suicide Prevention Month, but this is a co…

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46. First Steps After Your Child’s DMDD, ADHD, or Mental Health Diagnosis: Find Calm, Clarity, and Hope 25:36

3M ago25:36

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Send a text and share your thoughts! Finding out your child has a diagnosis like DMDD, ADHD, anxiety, or other mental health diagnosis can feel overwhelming. One moment you’re standing on steady ground, and the next it feels like the floor dropped out from under you. In this episode, I’m sharing the very first steps you can take to steady yourself,…

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45. Explaining ADHD, DMDD, and Emotional Dysregulation So Kids Can Understand: The Race Car Brain Analogy 22:29

3M ago22:29

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Send a text and share your thoughts! Ever feel like your child’s emotions or impulses go from zero to 200 in seconds...and there’s no stopping it? You’re not alone. In this episode, I share one of my favorite tools for helping kids understand their unique wiring: the Race Car Brain analogy. It’s a simple, memorable picture you can use to explain AD…

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44. ADHD, DMDD, Emotional Dysregulation, or Neurodivergence—If, What, When, and How to Tell Your Child 21:45

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Send a text and share your thoughts! Have you ever wrestled with the question of if, what, when, or how to talk with your child about their unique wiring or diagnosis? Maybe you’ve worried that telling them could hurt their confidence… or maybe you’ve hoped it could actually make a positive difference. Friend, you’re not alone in that tug of war. I…

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43. Dealing with the Emotions of a Child’s Diagnosis—ADHD, DMDD, Anxiety, Neurodivergence and More 20:39

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Send a text and share your thoughts! Hearing that your child has ADHD, DMDD, or another form of neurodivergence can stir up a flood of emotions—sadness, worry, guilt, and maybe even some relief. You might wonder, Why am I feeling this way? Am I supposed to be stronger than this? The truth is… your emotions are normal. And learning how to walk throu…

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42. Helping Kids with ADHD, Anxiety, and Emotional Dysregulation Through Back to School Transitions: Conversations That Build Calm 20:47

4M ago20:47

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Send a text and share your thoughts! Back-to-school can be a tough transition for any child, but when ADHD, anxiety, or emotional dysregulation are in the mix, it can feel overwhelming for the whole family. The good news? You don’t need another chart or checklist—you need key conversations that build calm and connection. In this episode, I’ll share…

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41. Back-to-School Success for ADHD or Emotionally Dysregulated Kids-- A Parent's Guide 19:48

4M ago19:48

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Send a text and share your thoughts! Back-to-school can bring excitement, but it can also bring stress...especially if your child has ADHD, anxiety, or big emotions. Early mornings, new routines, and unexpected changes can leave both kids and parents feeling overwhelmed. In this episode, we’ll talk about why transitions can be so challenging for AD…

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40. What Legacy Will You Leave as a Parent? Calm, Connected Parenting That Matters 17:11

4M ago17:11

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Send a text and share your thoughts! A personal story about loss, love, and the legacy we leave as parents. Let this episode encourage you to parent with presence, peace, and purpose...starting today. What kind of legacy are you leaving… not just in life, but in your parenting? This episode comes from a deeply personal place—a month marked by loss,…

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39. Ten Effective Strategies Parents Need to Calm Emotional Dysregulation in Kids-- A Listener Favorite 32:07

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Send a text and share your thoughts! This week, we’re doing something a little different—and a little special. Life in the Kirkbride home has been full of ups and downs lately… a big family vacation, the heartbreaking loss of my beloved brother-in-law, and the joy of our son’s wedding—all in just two weeks. And now, I’ve lost my voice completely. B…

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38. The Parenting Burnout No One Talks About: Trying So Hard With An Emotionally Dysregulated Child and Still Getting Nowhere 21:07

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Send a text and share your thoughts! You’re doing everything you can—books, prayers, redirection, deep breaths—and your child is still melting down, spiraling, or exploding over the smallest things. And now? You’re emotionally drained, spiritually depleted, and wondering if anything will ever work. In this episode, we’re talking about the kind of p…

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37. How One Mom Healed Her Brain with Small Movements—And Helps Emotionally Dysregulated and Sensory-Sensitive Kids Too 33:34

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Send a text and share your thoughts! What if the key to calming your child’s overwhelmed brain isn’t more discipline, more talking, or more appointments...but small, intentional movement? In this eye-opening episode, Alma Galvan shares her powerful story of healing after a traumatic brain injury and how the tiniest, most overlooked movements can ac…

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36. How to Support Executive Functioning During Summer: Calm, Doable Strategies That Actually Work 39:05

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Send a text and share your thoughts! Does summer break feel like more chaos than calm? If your child struggles with focus, emotional control, or follow-through—especially without the structure of school—this episode is here to help. Today I’m joined by Leslie Josel, a leading expert on executive functioning and student success. Together, we’re divi…

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35. Why Parenting With Calm and Empathy Feels So Hard When Your Child Is Emotionally Dysregulated or Screaming 20:56

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Send a text and share your thoughts! Ever feel like you want to stay calm, respond with empathy, and be the steady one in the storm...but your child is screaming, you’re overstimulated, and you’re about to snap? You’re not alone, and there’s a reason it feels so hard. In this episode, we’re digging into what’s happening in your brain (and your chil…

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34. DMDD, ADHD, and Anxiety, Oh My! The Real Reasons They’re Melting Down—and What Helps 29:53

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Send a text and share your thoughts! DMDD, ADHD, and anxiety… oh my! If those letters feel like your everyday life and you’re constantly trying to decode what’s really going on behind your child’s big emotions—this episode is your roadmap. We’re breaking down what’s actually fueling those emotional explosions, how these diagnoses often overlap, and…

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33. Frustrated with Meltdowns on Vacation? Top Five Hacks to Enjoy A Fun Family Vacation and Manage Emotional Dysregulation 24:26

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Send a text and share your thoughts! Does the thought of a family vacation leave you feeling more tense than excited? If you’re parenting a highly sensitive or emotionally intense child, even the idea of travel can bring up anxiety, dread, and a fear of public meltdowns. But what if you could take a vacation that builds connection while managing th…

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32. Emotional Dysregulation in Kids: 10 Effective Strategies to Help Your Child Calm Down 31:05

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Send a text and share your thoughts! CalmConnectionParent.com/resource In this episode of the Calm Connection Parenting Podcast, we’re diving into the topic of emotional dysregulation and how you can help your child manage overwhelming emotions to calm down. If you’ve ever faced the challenge of meltdowns, tantrums, or outbursts, this episode is fo…

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31. Emotional Support Animals: An Effective Tool for Emotional Dysregulation and Highly Sensitive Children 28:13

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Send a text and share your thoughts! What if a pet could be more than just a companion for your child? For children with heightened emotions or emotional dysregulation, pets can be a lifeline—offering more than just cuddles but playing a crucial role in helping them navigate the emotional ups and downs of everyday life. In today’s episode, I’m shar…

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30. Why Play Is Essential for Parenting Emotionally Intense, Highly Sensitive Children (Emotional Regulation… Bonus!) 38:18

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Send a text and share your thoughts! Get Your FREE Ticket to the Calm Connection Parenting Summit If your child melts down, shuts down, or struggles to find the words to explain what’s wrong—you’re not alone. And you’re not failing. In this episode, we’re joined by play expert and counselor Deborah Woods to explore how play can become one of the mo…

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29. Let’s Choose Less: Why Simplifying Life Helps Highly Sensitive and Emotionally Dysregulated Kids Thrive 35:17

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Send a text and share your thoughts! 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…

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28- Why Kids Say Hurtful Things — And Real Strategies to Help Your Child with Overwhelm and Emotional Dysregulation--with Dr. Roseann Copanna Hodge 38:06

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Send a text and share your thoughts! Get your Calm Connection Parenting Summit FREE ticket Here! CalmConnectionParent.com/summit 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 — a…

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27- Why Is My Child So Aggressive? Insights and Solutions for Parents of Emotionally Dysregulated and Highly Sensitive Kids 23:50

8M ago23:50

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Send a text and share your thoughts! 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, melt…

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26- Parenting A Child With Emotional Dysregulation—The Best Tool You’ll Find to Understand and Advocate for Their Needs-- With Holly Provan 35:41

8M ago35:41

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Send a text and share your thoughts! 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…

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25-- Intentional Parenting: Key to Managing Emotional Dysregulation and Meltdowns-- Kids ARE the Instruction Manual 38:23

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Send a text and share your thoughts! 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 h…

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24-- The Biggest Parenting Mistake When Handling Your Child's Emotional Dysregulation—And How to Avoid It 33:07

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Send a text and share your thoughts! 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 mana…

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23-- Parenting A Child with Mental Health Challenges: Navigating Emotional Dysregulation and Finding Hope 37:19

9M ago37:19

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Send a text and share your thoughts! 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 imp…

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22-- How Sensory Processing Disorder Impacts Highly Sensitive and Emotionally Dysregulated Kids: Our Family's Story 34:51

9M ago34:51

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Send a text and share your thoughts! 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 emotio…

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21-- When Emotional Dysregulation Affects the Whole Family: Five Keys to Help Siblings Survive and Thrive 28:18

9M ago28:18

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Send a text and share your thoughts! When your child is living with chronic emotional dysregulation, it can feel like the whole family is walking on eggshells. But what about the siblings? They’re right there in the middle, trying to process the chaos without a roadmap. What happens to them? In this episode, I’m diving into five essential keys to h…

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20-- Are Meltdowns and Emotional Dysregulation Just a Phase or Will They Last Forever? 32:20

9M ago32:20

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Send a text and share your thoughts! In today’s episode, we tackle a question that many parents of emotionally intense children ask themselves: Is this just a phase, or is this emotional intensity something we’ll have to navigate for the long haul? We dive into how emotional intensity can fluctuate with age and developmental milestones, and how it …

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19-- Three Most Common Triggers for Emotional Dysregulation in Kids and What You Can Do to Help Find Calm 30:00

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Send a text and share your thoughts! Have you ever had parenting whiplash? You know, when your child goes from laughing to losing it in a matter of seconds? Maybe it’s because you picked the wrong-colored cup, said ‘no’ to a snack, or asked them to turn off their game—suddenly, you’re dealing with a full-on emotional eruption, and you have no idea …

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18-- Why Traditional Parenting Methods Don’t Work for Emotionally Dysregulated and Highly Sensitive Kids (And What Parenting Guidance Does) 27:03

10M ago27:03

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Send a text and share your thoughts! If you’ve ever thought, "Why does NOTHING work with my child?!"—you’re not alone. I used to think I had this whole parenting thing figured out, but then life threw me a curveball: a child with ADHD, mood disorder, big emotions, and challenging behaviors. And let me tell you… the traditional advice? It failed us …

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17-- Four Tips for Effective Self-Care That Strengthen and Calm You as Your Child’s Advocate 31:38

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Send a text and share your thoughts! Moms, we get it—parenting can feel like a never-ending juggling act, especially when you’re also trying to advocate for your child’s needs. But what if the secret to being the best advocate for your child starts with taking care of you first? In this episode, Elyse Scheeler joins us to share her powerful PRAY ac…

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16-- A Parent's Roadmap to Understanding Emotional Dysregulation in Children: Key Factors Behind Challenging Behaviors 36:16

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Send a text and share your thoughts! Ever feel like your child’s emotions are on a wild roller coaster, and you’re just trying to hang on for dear life? Trust me, you’re not alone! In today’s episode, we’re going to explore the world of emotional intensity in kids—and the avenues you can pursue in navigating a tricky path through the intense emotio…

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15-- New Year, New Focus: How to Thrive as A Parent of A Uniquely Wired Child (Even With ADHD or DMDD in Your Home!) 34:44

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Send a text and share your thoughts! Do New Year’s resolutions leave you feeling stressed or discouraged? 🙋‍♀️ If you’re a parent of a uniquely wired child, you know it’s not about just checking things off a to-do list—it’s about growing, learning, and adapting to what really matters. In this episode, I’m sharing a fresh approach: a simple tool tha…

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14--This Isn’t What I Imagined: The Christmas Story Through Mary’s Eyes--When Parenting Isn't What You Expected 25:56

12M ago25:56

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Send a text and share your thoughts! What happens when reality is nothing like what you imagined? Mary, the mother of Jesus, knew this feeling all too well. In today’s episode, we’ll take a heartfelt, down-to-earth look at the first Christmas through her eyes—her struggles, her questions, and the beauty she found in the unexpected. If parenting you…

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13-- What You Need to Know: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Support for Parenting DMDD 34:23

12M ago34:23

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Send a text and share your thoughts! Does your child seem to experience emotions on overdrive—outbursts that can be shocking, irritability that feels constant, and meltdowns that leave everyone drained? Parenting a child with these challenges can feel overwhelming and isolating, but you’re not alone. In this episode, we’re shedding light on Disrupt…

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12-- Parenting Through the Holidays: When Families Don't Understand the Struggles of Emotional Dysregulation and Challenging Behaviors 30:10

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Send a text and share your thoughts! As the holidays approach, many parents of uniquely wired children feel the weight of family expectations and the pressure of navigating family gatherings. You want to enjoy the holidays and make memories, but instead, you’re dreading the judgment and misunderstandings from family members who just don’t get it. I…

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11-- Taking the Chaos Out of Christmas: 3 Practical Tips for Finding Peace and Calm for Parents 29:29

1y ago29:29

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Send a text and share your thoughts! Are you dreaming of a calm and joyful Christmas, but feeling frazzled rather than festive? Between juggling gift lists, family gatherings, and managing your child's emotions and behaviors, the holidays can quickly turn into Christmas chaos. But it doesn’t have to be that way! In this episode, I’m sharing 3 pract…

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10--When Holidays Hurt: Managing Complicated Feelings and Emotional Dysregulation Amid the Festivities 29:08

1y ago29:08

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Send a text and share your thoughts! Does the holiday hustle make you feel more ‘bah humbug’ than ‘ho, ho, ho’? If so, you’re not alone! Holidays can be as full of emotions as they are with festive lights. So, if you’re looking for a holiday season that balances joy and the real feels, you’re in the right place. Let’s talk about how to navigate hol…

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9--Creating an Attitude of Gratitude: Strategies for Your Family Even When You're Battling Challenging Behavior and Emotional Dysregulation 27:25

1y ago27:25

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Send a text and share your thoughts! Is your family caught in a dreadful cycle of grumbles and entitlement? Creating a family-wide attitude of gratitude can seem daunting, especially in the midst of big emotions and challenging behaviors. But it's entirely possible! Ready to take that step? Let's explore practical strategies to nurture gratitude wi…

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8--From Stuck to Strong: Overcome Parenting Fears and Overwhelm with Faith and Connection 33:16

1y ago33:16

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Send a text and share your thoughts! Have you ever muttered…“I don’t have what it takes." "It’s never going to be better." Sound familiar? You’re not alone! This week, join me and life coach Amy Wadlington as we dive into the limiting beliefs that hold many parents back—and discover how faith, connection, and community can change it all. Ready for …