10. How Kids Can Cope with Stress: Fight, Flight, Freeze Explained

Back-to-school and fall transitions can be tough on kids, bringing new routines, expectations, and emotions. In this episode, we’ll explore how the fight, flight, and freeze stress responses show up in children, from tantrums and meltdowns to avoidance and shutdowns, and what’s really happening inside their bodies when stress takes over. You’ll also learn a few simple but powerful coping tools you can use to help your kids reset their nervous system and find calm in the middle of big emotions. Sign up for an email newsletter and additional resources on motherhood, mental health, and parenting at: aidamaravillas.com