Calm Connection Parenting- Meltdowns, Challenging Behaviors, Parenting Struggles, Connected Parenting - 25-- Intentional Parenting: Key to Managing Intense Emotions and Meltdowns-- Kids ARE the Instruction Manual

25-- Intentional Parenting: Key to Managing Intense Emotions and Meltdowns-- Kids ARE the Instruction Manual

04/10/25 • 38 min

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Calm Connection Parenting- Meltdowns, Challenging Behaviors, Parenting Struggles, Connected Parenting

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 her own journey, Debbie reveals how to turn parenting struggles into powerful opportunities for growth. This episode might just change how you see your parenting struggles forever!

In this episode, you'll learn:

How Debbie transformed personal tragedy into purposeful parenting.
Why kids themselves are your best parenting guide.
The real reason parenting can feel hard—and why that's okay.
Practical wisdom on building resilience in your children.

Find Debbie’s book, The Heart of Legacy, Living a Focused, Faithful and Fearless Life on Amazon, or visit her website www.thedebbiesimmons.com.

Explore Anchor Point’s transformative Pathway to Hope Camp and register today at www.anchorpoint.us/pathway-to-hope-camp.

Get the resources mentioned at: CalmConnectionParent.com/resource
Book a call to find out more about Calm Connection Coaching Program.
Join our online Facebook support group: Parenting With Personality Group
Find out more: ParentingWithPersonality.com
Download the Parenting With Personality APP on Google Play or Apple Store

*** 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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In this episode, you'll learn:

How Debbie transformed personal tragedy into purposeful parenting.
Why kids themselves are your best parenting guide.
The real reason parenting can feel hard—and why that's okay.
Practical wisdom on building resilience in your children.

Find Debbie’s book, The Heart of Legacy, Living a Focused, Faithful and Fearless Life on Amazon, or visit her website www.thedebbiesimmons.com.

Explore Anchor Point’s transformative Pathway to Hope Camp and register today at www.anchorpoint.us/pathway-to-hope-camp.

Get the resources mentioned at: CalmConnectionParent.com/resource
Book a call to find out more about Calm Connection Coaching Program.
Join our online Facebook support group: Parenting With Personality Group
Find out more: ParentingWithPersonality.com
Download the Parenting With Personality APP on Google Play or Apple Store

Previous Episode

24-- The Biggest Parenting Mistake When Handling Your Child's Emotional Intensity—And How to Avoid It

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 managing their child’s big emotions—and how to avoid it. I’ll share a powerful approach to help you navigate the emotional terrain with your child, build a stronger connection, and transform overwhelming moments into opportunities for growth. Grab a coffee, relax, and let’s dive in!

In this episode, you will learn:

Struggling with your child’s big emotions? You’re not alone!
Discover the #1 mistake parents make when managing emotional intensity.
Learn why "calm down" might be making things worse.
Find out how to connect with your child and address the real issue.
Get a simple tool (CALM) to help guide you through tough emotional moments.

Looking for support and parent coaching, connect with Jami!

Get the resources mentioned at: CalmConnectionParent.com/resource
Book a call to find out more about Calm Connection Coaching Program.
Join our online Facebook support group: Parenting With Personality Group
Find out more: ParentingWithPersonality.com
Download the Parenting With Personality APP on Google Play or Apple Store

Next Episode

26- Parenting A Child With Intense Emotions—The Best Tool You’ll Find to Understand and Advocate for Their Needs-- With Holly Provan

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 experience life as a constant battle, driven by a brain stuck in 'fight or flight' mode.

Get ready for a conversation that will transform frustration into compassion, and confusion into connection. It's time to decode your child's behaviors—starting now.

This is what you will learn in this episode:

Understanding the Amygdala—Discover why some children’s brains are wired for big emotions and intense reactions.
The Real Reason Behind Big Behaviors—Learn how to spot anxiety-driven behaviors masked as anger or defiance.
Empathy Changes Everything—Explore how empathy can transform your relationship with an emotionally intense child.
Practical Steps to Support Your Child—Gain insight into simple ways you can begin helping your child feel safer and more understood.
Advocating with Confidence—Find out how Holly’s approach can empower you to advocate effectively for your child’s unique needs at home and school.

Holly's book, Poppy and the Overactive Amygdala is available on Amazon. I highly recommend this book.