After-School Meltdowns: Why Kids Lose Their Cool & 3 Ways You Can Help

Send Caitlin a Text!Have you heard these myths about after-school meltdowns?Myth 1: After-school meltdowns are just bad behavior.Myth 2: After-school meltdowns are the same as any other tantrums.Myth 3: Kids have meltdowns to manipulate their parents.The daily struggle to manage your child's emotional release after a long day at school, only to be met with resistance and meltdowns, can be emotionally draining.We’re revealing the truth about after-school meltdowns that will change how you handle them. Listen to learn how to survive your child’s after-school restraint collapse.--Bios:Jenny GK is an experienced assistant principal and a parent who understands the challenges of managing after-school meltdowns. Caitlin K is a former middle school teacher and 3rd-grade parent with experience with every type of meltdown.Their combined expertise in education and relatable parenting experiences mean they have valuable insights on how to support children's emotional release after a long day at school. Get ready to gain actionable tips and empathetic guidance from CK & GK to navigate those post-school hours with ease.--Key Takeaways:Understand your child's behavior after school and how to best support them.Learn how to support your child through after-school restraint collapse and promote positive emotional release.Gain valuable tips for a smooth transition into this school year, setting you and your child up for success.--Sources:Visit www.CKandGKPodcast.com/blog for more content and additional links to resources and articles mentioned in this episode.After-School Restraint Collapse Is a Real Thing—Here’s How To Deal With It | Colleen Seto for Today’s Parent.comAfter-school restraint collapse: Why kids fall apart at home and what to do about it | Nicole Fabian-Weber for Care.comThis simple habit solved my son’s after-school restraint collapse | Jenna Stehler for Mother.lyFollow the CK & GK Podcast on social media for more content and updates.Check out the classic book Signing Naturally for learning American Sign Language.Welcome to Not Quite Grownup. Let's do this.  Subscribe to join other Not Quite Grownups here >>>Follow on Instagram and Threads @not_quite_grownup.Please, rate, review, and subscribe for more Not Quite Grownup stories. Love you, mean it. Support the showVisit notquitegrownup.com for more content and the latest updates. Or connect on social media @not_quite_grownup on Instagram and Threads.