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Kids with Big Emotions Podcast

Kids with Big Emotions Podcast

Andi Clark 123 Episodes Sep 15, 2025

The Kids with Big Emotions Podcast supports parents and caregivers of children who experience intense emotions, anxiety, and emotional outbursts. Host Andi Clark, a sleep, stress, and resilience coach, shares her personal journey raising a son with big emotions and the strategies she learned to help regulate his nervous system. Episodes explore the root causes behind outbursts and how school and daily environments can heighten children's anxiety. The show aims to reassure families that they are not alone and offers hope, practical insights, and encouragement. Listeners can learn more at andiclark.com.

Episodes

123 The Hidden Stressors Impacting Kids’ Emotions with Safiya
123 The Hidden Stressors Impacting Kids’ Emotions with Safiya Sep 15, 2025 00:44:00 Website: 🌐 www.andiclark.comSelf Assessment form: https://subscribepage.io/big-emotions-self-assessmentBook a 30-Minute Call with Andi – Get your questions answered and explore next steps: Book here: https://tidycal.com/andi1/bookacallIn this episode of Kids With Big Emotions, I sit down with Safiya Omosanya to explore the often-overlooked stressors that can impact how our kids think, feel, and be
122 How to help your child in the Middle of a Meltdown
122 How to help your child in the Middle of a Meltdown Aug 4, 2025 00:25:09 Website: 🌐 www.andiclark.comSelf Assessment form: https://subscribepage.io/big-emotions-self-assessmentBook a 30-Minute Call with Andi – Get your questions answered and explore next steps: Book here: https://tidycal.com/andi1/bookacallMeltdowns are not a sign your child is being disrespectful—they’re a sign they’re overwhelmed, stuck, or trying to communicate something they don’t yet have the word
121 Behavior is a Signal, Not the Problem with Amy Dooley
121 Behavior is a Signal, Not the Problem with Amy Dooley Jul 28, 2025 00:46:17 Website: 🌐 www.andiclark.comSelf Assessment form: https://subscribepage.io/big-emotions-self-assessmentBook a 30-Minute Call with Andi – Get your questions answered and explore next steps: Book here: https://tidycal.com/andi1/bookacallIn this powerful conversation, former special education teacher and parent coach Amy Dooley joins Andi to explore what it really means to parent from a place of conn
120 When Simple Tasks Turn Into Big Struggles
120 When Simple Tasks Turn Into Big Struggles Jul 21, 2025 00:34:07 Website: 🌐 www.andiclark.comSelf Assessment form: https://subscribepage.io/big-emotions-self-assessmentBook a 30-Minute Call with Andi – Get your questions answered and explore next steps: Book here: https://tidycal.com/andi1/bookacall💡 Key Takeaways:If your child melts down over getting dressed, avoids homework, or can’t stick with a simple routine—it’s not defiance or laziness. Their brain might
119 From Meltdowns to Connection with Megan Hamm
119 From Meltdowns to Connection with Megan Hamm Jul 14, 2025 00:50:42 Website: 🌐 www.andiclark.comSupport Circle Membership: https://andiclark.thrivecart.com/support-circle/Self Assessment form: https://subscribepage.io/big-emotions-self-assessmentBook a 30-Minute Call with Andi – Get your questions answered and explore next steps: Book here: https://tidycal.com/andi1/bookacallIn this powerful conversation, I sit down with Licensed Professional Counselor and Registe
118 You Can’t Lead Your Child Out of Chaos If You’re Still In It
118 You Can’t Lead Your Child Out of Chaos If You’re Still In It Jul 7, 2025 00:22:21 Website: 🌐 www.andiclark.comSelf Assessment form: https://subscribepage.io/big-emotions-self-assessmentBook a 30-Minute Call with Andi – Get your questions answered and explore next steps: Book here: https://tidycal.com/andi1/bookacallIn this powerful solo episode, Andi walks parents through a foundational truth: you can't help your child regulate if you're still dysregulated yourself. When your c
117 Helping Kids Take Control of Learning with Josh Aronovitch
117 Helping Kids Take Control of Learning with Josh Aronovitch Jun 30, 2025 00:54:48 Website: 🌐 www.andiclark.comSupport Circle Membership: https://andiclark.thrivecart.com/support-circle/Self Assessment form: https://subscribepage.io/big-emotions-self-assessmentBook a 30-Minute Call with Andi – Get your questions answered and explore next steps: Book here: https://tidycal.com/andi1/bookacallWhat if SAT prep wasn’t just about getting a better score—but about helping your child see
116 What If It’s Not Bad Behavior—But a Stress Response?
116 What If It’s Not Bad Behavior—But a Stress Response? Jun 23, 2025 00:22:26 Website: 🌐 www.andiclark.comSelf Assessment form: https://subscribepage.io/big-emotions-self-assessmentBook a 30-Minute Call with Andi – Get your questions answered and explore next steps: Book here: https://tidycal.com/andi1/bookacallIf your child seems to flip from calm to chaos without warning, this episode will change the way you see those outbursts.What if their “bad behavior” isn’t defiance—
115 Helping Kids Regulate and Thrive with Melissa McIntosh
115 Helping Kids Regulate and Thrive with Melissa McIntosh Jun 16, 2025 00:41:50 Website: 🌐 www.andiclark.comSelf Assessment form: https://subscribepage.io/big-emotions-self-assessmentBook a 30-Minute Call with Andi – Get your questions answered and explore next steps: Book here: https://tidycal.com/andi1/bookacallIn this powerful episode, Melissa McIntosh—former Educational Assistant turned mindfulness mentor—shares her journey from burnout in the school system to building Mi
114 When Kids Overachieve or Underachieve: What Parents Miss
114 When Kids Overachieve or Underachieve: What Parents Miss Jun 9, 2025 00:22:31 Website: 🌐 www.andiclark.comSelf Assessment form: https://subscribepage.io/big-emotions-self-assessmentBook a 30-Minute Call with Andi – Get your questions answered and explore next steps: Book here: https://tidycal.com/andi1/bookacallWhat drives some kids to push themselves relentlessly while others seem to lack motivation altogether? In this episode, Andi explores what’s underneath both end
113 Supporting Sensitive Kids with the Power of Gemstones with Kristina Rajes
113 Supporting Sensitive Kids with the Power of Gemstones with Kristina Rajes Jun 2, 2025 00:44:47 Website: 🌐 www.andiclark.comSelf Assessment form: https://subscribepage.io/big-emotions-self-assessmentBook a 30-Minute Call with Andi – Get your questions answered and explore next steps: Book here: https://tidycal.com/andi1/bookacallIn this episode, I sit down with my good friend Kristina Rajes—homeschooling mom of four and the creator behind Phoenix Gems and Buy Some Love.We talk about how gems
112 Why Procrastination Isn’t “Just” Laziness
112 Why Procrastination Isn’t “Just” Laziness May 26, 2025 00:24:18 Website: 🌐 www.andiclark.comSelf Assessment form: https://subscribepage.io/big-emotions-self-assessmentBook a 30-Minute Call with Andi – Get your questions answered and explore next steps: Book here: https://tidycal.com/andi1/bookacall Is your child refusing to start their homework, melting down when asked to pack a backpack, or avoiding simple tasks? It might look like laziness—but it’s not.

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