Jami Kirkbride LPC, Parenting Coach, ADHD, DMDD, Sensory Processing, Executive Functioning, and Child Anxiety
53 episodes
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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, connected, and confident through it all. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why holiday events and routine changes can trigger dysregulation.How sensory...
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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, connected, and confident through it all. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why holiday events and routine changes can trigger dysregulation.How sensory...
45. Explaining ADHD, DMDD, and Emotional Dysregulation So Kids Can Understand: The Race Car Brain Analogy
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 ADHD, DMDD, or emotional intensity in a way that builds confidence instead of shame. What you’ll learn in this episode: How to use the Race Car Brain story to explain your child’s wiring...
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, connected, and confident through it all. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why holiday events and routine changes can trigger dysregulation.How sensory...
