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EPISODE · Mar 19, 2026 · 10 MIN

Episode 375: When You Try to Do Something Fun With Your Child... and It Goes Downhill

from Your Parenting Long Game · host Rachel Bailey

When a fun moment unexpectedly turns into a child's unhappiness or even rude behavior, it can leave us feeling confused, frustrated, and even a little defeated. But what looks like an "overreaction" is often the result of a child's nervous system quietly working overtime... and we weren't aware of it! In this episode, you'll hear: • What's really happening beneath the surface when kids go from excited to unhappy so quickly • How repeated moments like this can shape the way children see themselves (as "too much" or incapable) • Simple ways to reduce these reactions --  FREE: Does your child have a narrow zone of tolerance? Talk to Rachel about getting support

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