15: After-School Meltdowns — What Parents Can Do

Why do kids fall apart after school—even when the day seemed to go fine? In this episode, Scotti talks with psychotherapist Matthew Fishleder about what’s really behind after-school meltdowns and how parents can respond with more calm and confidence. You’ll learn why transitions, hunger, and exhaustion hit so hard, plus simple, practical strategies to make the after-school hours feel more manageable for your child and for you.Find the show-notes here: https://www.reframeparenting.com/blog/podcast-after-school-meltdown🎒 Follow Reframe Parenting for use-now tools and strategies for school success.🌐 www.reframeparenting.com🎧 Visit www.reframeparenting.com/blog to dive into blog posts & podcast episodes to discover more school success strategies and get tools designed with you and your child in mind.Submit a Listener Question for a Future Episode💖Instagram: instagram.com/@reframeparenting🖇️Threads: threads.com/@reframeparentingWrite a review for the Unlocking School Success podcast & share a screenshot with me at [email protected] for a chance to win a free month in the School Success Library! 📝