Episode 70: When the Kids Have Lost Their Minds with Bailey Olsen

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Bailey Olsen is back to talk about what to do when the kids have lost their minds from being overstimulated and the tantrums or outbursts that ensue.  Listen in as she and DJ discuss your own behavior while the meltdown is happening,  how to handle your child’s big emotions during the occurrence, how to prepare for the next incident and a few things you can do after the fact to turn the situation into a learning moment for your little one.Bailey is a second and third grade elementary school teacher and just like our beloved host (who she happens to be related to), Bailey has a passion for teaching children. When Bailey isn’t performing her favorite job of them all, wife and mother, she serves as gymnastic coach which has been a passion since she was a young girl.TIMESTAMPS• [7:30] “I'm so much more calm. I get upset less. I am better at defusing these meltdowns…” • [10:58] “It is just staying calm myself, and looking at the positives. What are some alternatives?” • [23:14] DJ discusses the frustration that occurs when your young child really wants something but doesn’t have the vocabulary to express it. • [25:45] Bailey suggests, as a sensory release when a child is angry, to have them stomp their feet as hard as they can… For more information on the Imperfect Heroes podcast, visit: https://www.imperfectheroespodcast.com/Connect with Us!DJ Stutz - DJ Stutz: https://www.littleheartsacademyusa.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/littleheartsacademy/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/littleheartsacademy/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOpphCRklDJiFXdS76U0LSQ Support the showSupport the show.If you like what you hear, we would appreciate your support.  Every little bit helps.https://www.buzzsprout.com/1779847/support