Stop Escalating Your Kid’s Meltdowns (And What To Do Instead)

If your child’s meltdowns feel constant. If you find yourself yelling, threatening, negotiating, or completely losing your mind over the smallest things. If you’ve ever thought, “WHY are they freaking out over THIS?” This episode will change the way you see tantrums and meltdowns forever. Because your child is not melting down over the banana, or the cup, or the pasta touching the sauce (it's not about the pasta!!!). The real reason your child is melting down is much deeper.After this episode, you’ll:* Know exactly what to do in the face of a tantrum or meltdown, no matter your child's age* Stop escalating power struggles without meaning to* Know exactly what your child’s nervous system needs in hard moments* Recognize the hidden stressors causing meltdowns and emotional explosions* Learn how to calm the chaos without bribing, threatening, or giving in* Understand the neuroscience behind co-regulation and why your presence changes your child’s brain long-term* And start handling meltdowns in a way that builds emotional regulation for lifeOnce you understand the brain behind the behavior, everything changes. This episode honestly applies to everyone: toddlers, tweens, spouses, in-laws… every human nervous system on earth.This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.Nutrafol - Head to nutrafol.com and enter the promo code FEELINGS for $10 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping. Peloton - Explore the new Peloton Cross Training Tread+ at onepeloton.comQuince - Refresh your wardrobe with Quince. Go to quince.com/BLF for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.Rythm Health - Rythm is offering our listeners 15% off your first month and free shipping at rythm.health/blf. Wayfair - Get prepped for patio season for way less. Head to wayfair.com right now to shop all things home. Wayfair. Every style. Every home. Visit Myrtle Beach - You belong at The Beach – Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Plan the best family vacation ever at VisitMyrtleBeach.com.Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.