Episode 13: Meltdown, Tantrum, or Bad Behavior? How Can You Tell?

Your child is screaming, throwing things, or refusing to move... and you’re wondering: Are they overwhelmed, trying to get their way, or simply misbehaving?In this episode of Notes Due at Midnight, pediatric occupational therapist Casey Openshaw explains the differences between meltdowns, tantrums, and challenging behavior; without labeling children as “bad.” She shares how to look beneath the behavior, recognize possible sensory or emotional overload, maintain boundaries, and teach better responses once everyone is calm.Because behavior is communication... but that doesn’t mean every behavior is acceptable.