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Podcast: Parent Like A Psychologist
Episode: Epsiode 23: Managing summer meltdowns
Description: In today’s episode, I’ll explore the challenges of managing children’s behaviour during the summer holidays, emphasising the importance of understanding the underlying reasons for their actions.
I’ll discuss the significance of laying a solid foundation by meeting children’s needs, setting boundaries, and providing structure. Encouraging positive behaviour will involve consistency, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement.
I’ll highlight the value of staying calm as a parent, practising co-regulation during meltdowns, and using severity reduction strategies when needed. The focus will be on proactive prevention rather than reactive management, with an emphasis on...