Sanjana Pillai: The Tantrum Isn't About The Toy

Kids are not tiny adults. But we treat them like they are. On this podcast, Sanjana Pillay breaks down what’s really going on in a child’s brain — from tantrums and big emotions to friendship drama, screens, and the silent pressure of being the "good kid." Each episode dives under the surface: the iceberg beneath meltdowns, why boredom matters more than screens, the phrases we say with love that accidentally shut kids down, and how play is actually therapy. You’ll get real tools too — like the 2-minute "Emotional Weather Report" and how 10 minutes of undistracted presence beats 4 hours of guilt. No judgment. No perfect parenting. Just science-backed insight + honest conversations to help you see kids differently, and show up better. Because when we understand them, they feel safe to be themselves.