Calm Connection Parenting- Meltdowns, Emotional Dysregulation, Neurodivergent, ADHD, AUDHD, DMDD, Defiance, SPD

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


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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 in a positive way
  • Why framing strengths first matters when talking with your child
  • Practical examples of how impulsivity, meltdowns, and overwhelm can be explained through the race car analogy
  • Encouragement for building your child’s “pit crew” so they can thrive with support

🎁 Don’t miss this free resource: Behind the Behaviors Quick-Guide: What You Need to Know About A Uniquely Wired Child at calmconnectionparent.com/behindthebehaviors

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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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Calm Connection Parenting- Meltdowns, Emotional Dysregulation, Neurodivergent, ADHD, AUDHD, DMDD, Defiance, SPDBy Jami Kirkbride LPC, Parenting Coach, ADHD, DMDD, Sensory Processing, Executive Functioning, and Child Anxiety

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