When one parent is actively seeking help, tools, and answers… and the other seems hesitant or resistant, parenting can feel lonely, frustrating, and confusing. Especially when you’re raising a child with big emotions, behavioral challenges, or unique needs.

In this episode, I’m answering a powerful listener question about what to do when parents aren’t on the same page… why these differences are so common… and how to move forward with more understanding, compassion, and unity.

If you’ve ever wondered how you’re supposed to parent well together when your perspectives, timelines, or comfort levels with getting help don’t match, this conversation is for you.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• Why parents often approach help, support, and problem-solving very differently
• What’s really underneath resistance to getting help
• How to navigate parenting when you and your partner are on different timelines
• Practical ways to build unity without forcing agreement

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*** 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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As the year comes to a close, many parents find themselves exhausted by resolutions that promise change but add more pressure. If you’re parenting emotional dysregulation or big emotions, this episode offers a different way forward.

In this final episode of the year, we reflect honestly on the year behind us, walk through a gentle RESET framework, and explore how choosing a word for the year can guide your parenting with calm, clarity, and connection… without guilt or overwhelm.

This episode is an invitation to pause, release what no longer serves you, and step into the new year with intention instead of a heavier load of expectations.

In this episode, we explore:

• Why New Year’s resolutions often fail parents navigating parenting challenges
• How reflecting on what worked (and what didn’t) can bring clarity instead of discouragement
• A gentle RESET framework to help you move forward without pressure
• How choosing a word for the year can anchor calm responses during hard moments

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*** 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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What if the very first Christmas didn’t look anything like the peaceful, picture-perfect scene we often imagine?

In this special Christmas episode, I reflect on the birth of Jesus through Mary’s eyes… a young mother whose journey into motherhood unfolded in ways she never could have planned or predicted.

If your holidays feel different than you imagined… quieter, heavier, more complicated… or shaped by the realities of parenting a uniquely wired child, this episode offers comfort, perspective, and hope.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• A fresh, reflective look at the Christmas story through Mary’s experience
• Encouragement for parents whose reality feels far from what they imagined
• Hope and meaning in seasons that feel messy or uncertain
• A reminder that God is present and working, even when the journey looks different

This episode is an invitation to pause, breathe, and remember that even in the unexpected, God’s plans are unfolding with purpose and grace.

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You’ll also find information in the show notes about our special holiday giveaway and an invitation to join the Calm Connection Parenting Facebook group where you can enter the free coaching package drawing and to find encouragement and connection during this season.

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• Visit CalmConnectionParenting.org to find podcast information (podcast tab) and free resources!
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• Book a call to find out more about Calm Connection Coaching Program.
• Join our online Facebook support group: Calm Connection Parenting With Personality Group
• Find out more about the APP or Book: ParentingWithPersonality.com

*** 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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The holidays can bring extra pressure when you’re parenting a child with big emotions, intense reactions, or unique needs… especially when extended family doesn’t understand what your child is facing.

If you’ve ever walked into a family gathering feeling judged, misunderstood, or on edge about how things might unfold, this episode is for you.

In this conversation, I’ll share a simple idea to help you navigate family dynamics with more confidence, clarity, and calm… without feeling like you’re constantly defending your child or your parenting.

In this episode, you’ll learn how to:

• Navigate holiday gatherings when family expectations feel unrealistic
• Manage judgment, comments, and misunderstanding with greater confidence
• Advocate for your child without over-explaining or apologizing
• Use the FACE method (Feel, Accept, Clarify, Express) to guide tough conversations
• Set boundaries that protect your child and your peace

If the holidays have you bracing for family interactions instead of enjoying the moment, this episode offers reassurance, practical tools, and encouragement for the road ahead.

Be sure to enter the giveaway for the coaching package drawing later this week by joining the Calm Connection Parenting Facebook group and entering on the pinned post or message jami@parentingwithpersonality.com.

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• Visit CalmConnectionParenting.org to find podcast information (podcast tab) and free resources!
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• Book a call to find out more about Calm Connection Coaching Program.
• Join our online Facebook support group: Calm Connection Parenting With Personality Group
• Find out more about the APP or Book: ParentingWithPersonality.com

*** 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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The holidays can feel especially heavy when you’re parenting a child with emotional dysregulation. Love runs deep, but so does exhaustion, anticipation, and the pressure to hold everything together.

In this episode, we gently discuss the emotions many parents carry quietly and create space to release what steals peace during the holiday season. This is not about fixing your child or forcing joy. It’s about understanding, compassion, and protecting your family’s well-being.

In this episode, you’ll hear about:

• Why the holidays amplify emotional dysregulation for both kids and parents
• The hidden emotional toll of constantly anticipating meltdowns and conflict
• Why loving your child and feeling worn down can both be true
• How to move through the season with more peace and less pressure

If the holidays feel harder than you expected, this episode offers understanding, encouragement, and a reminder that you’re not alone.

Enter the drawing for the free coaching package when you join the Calm Connection Facebook Group!

Send a text and share your thoughts!

• Visit CalmConnectionParenting.org to find podcast information (podcast tab) and free resources!
• Learn more about the Calm Connection Coaching Program at CalmConnectionParent.com
• Book a call to find out more about Calm Connection Coaching Program.
• Join our online Facebook support group: Calm Connection Parenting With Personality Group
• Find out more about the APP or Book: ParentingWithPersonality.com

*** 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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Parenting an emotionally dysregulated child during the holidays can feel overwhelming, exhausting, and anything but peaceful. In this episode, we’re unpacking simple, practical ways to reduce meltdowns, create calmer moments, and shape a Christmas that truly fits your child’s needs — and your family’s heart.

Whether your child gets overstimulated by lights and noise, struggles with routine changes, or melts down under holiday expectations, this episode will help you breathe easier and move through the season with intention and hope.

In this episode, you’ll learn how to:

• Simplify holiday demands so your child (and you) don’t hit emotional overload
• Identify what matters most for you and for your family this Christmas
• Build small routines that create calm and reduce dysregulation
• Shift from pressure and perfection to presence, peace, and connection

This is your gentle invitation to slow down, choose what serves your family best, and embrace a holiday season filled with more calm, more clarity, and more connection.

Visit the Calm Connection Facebook Group to enter the drawing for the free coaching program this coming year!

Send a text and share your thoughts!

• Visit CalmConnectionParenting.org to find podcast information (podcast tab) and free resources!
• Learn more about the Calm Connection Coaching Program at CalmConnectionParent.com
• Book a call to find out more about Calm Connection Coaching Program.
• Join our online Facebook support group: Calm Connection Parenting With Personality Group
• Find out more about the APP or Book: ParentingWithPersonality.com

*** 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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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-S-T out of the holiday season.

If your child struggles with sensory overload, big feelings, outfit battles, or saying “no” to every activity, you’re not alone.

In this episode you’ll learn how to:
• Notice early signs of overwhelm before refusal turns into a meltdown
• Use supportive strategies that help your child feel safe and understood
• Create holiday plans that lower stress and increase connection
• Work together as a family to make gatherings more peaceful and meaningful

This episode will help you shift from dreading the season to navigating it with confidence, compassion, and calm.

Get your copy of the Behind the Behaviors Guide to help you navigate holidays with extended family and friends. And be sure to take part in the special holiday giveaway! Enter the giveaway for your chance to receive the Calm Connection Coaching Program gift or nominate a family that might benefit from the support. Join the FB Group and enter today!

Send a text and share your thoughts!

• Visit CalmConnectionParenting.org to find podcast information (podcast tab) and free resources!
• Learn more about the Calm Connection Coaching Program at CalmConnectionParent.com
• Book a call to find out more about Calm Connection Coaching Program.
• Join our online Facebook support group: Calm Connection Parenting With Personality Group
• Find out more about the APP or Book: ParentingWithPersonality.com

*** 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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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 their holiday experience.

In today’s episode, we’re talking about how to create real sibling peace during the holiday season… not by forcing picture-perfect moments, but by building small, meaningful opportunities for connection that fit your child’s wiring and your family’s reality.

Whether you’ve seen gift-opening go sideways, felt the tension rise during family gatherings, or watched siblings withdraw or struggle, this conversation will breathe fresh hope and some help into your home this season.

In this episode, you’ll learn how to:

· Prep each child for the holiday so everyone feels supported from the start.

· Build simple sibling traditions that work for emotionally intense kids.

· Stay flexible and calm when holiday moments don’t go as planned.

· Support siblings well without shaming the child who’s struggling.

If you're longing for more peace, connection, and understanding in your home this Christmas, you’re in the right place. Let’s make space for small moments that matter.

And don't forget about that Calm Parenting Black Friday Event! Be sure to get on the waitlist or check out the great deals when you visit CalmConnectionParenting.org or ParentingWithPersonality.com

Send a text and share your thoughts!

• Visit CalmConnectionParenting.org to find podcast information (podcast tab) and free resources!
• Learn more about the Calm Connection Coaching Program at CalmConnectionParent.com
• Book a call to find out more about Calm Connection Coaching Program.
• Join our online Facebook support group: Calm Connection Parenting With Personality Group
• Find out more about the APP or Book: ParentingWithPersonality.com

*** 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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