"My child acts out more when I'm home from work"

On this episode of Monday Mornings with Dr. Mona, I welcome Lauren to chat about her toddler son who acts out more when she’s home from work. We discuss: Why tantrums are more triggering after a long day Why children may act this way after seeing you after a long period away How to navigate these moments  Check out all the PedsDocTalk Courses for more guidance, tips, and support during parenthood. The Toddler Courses will help you through the toddler stage! Check out my weekly videos on child health & development by ⁠subscribing to PedsDocTalk on YouTube⁠. Get trusted pediatric advice, relatable parenting insights, and evidence-based tips delivered straight to your inbox—join thousands of parents who rely on the PDT newsletter to stay informed, supported, and confident. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! And don’t forget to follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@pedsdoctalkpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram—our new space just for parents looking for real talk and real support. We love the sponsors that make this show possible! You can always find all the special deals and codes for all our current sponsors on the ⁠⁠⁠PedsDocTalk Podcast Sponsorships⁠⁠⁠ page of the website.  Sponsor Lucky & Me has kids underwear, always tag-less with extra comfy soft fabrics that won't itch or irritate your child's skin. Kids clothing that is always tag-less, machine washable and designed for all day play - so your kiddos can focus on being kids and not on their clothes! Check out Lucky & Me by visiting https://luckyandme.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices