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Podcast: Parent Like A Psychologist
Episode: Episode 111: When Meltdowns Rule the Day: What’s Really Going On and How to Help
Description: In this episode of Parent Like a Psychologist, we dive deep into one of the most overwhelming and confusing challenges parents face: meltdowns. If your child goes from calm to explosive over small things, can’t be reasoned with in the heat of the moment, or leaves the whole family feeling like they’re walking on eggshells—you’re not alone, and you’re not a bad parent.
Together, we explore:
The key difference between tantrums and meltdowns
Why meltdowns happen (and what they’re really communicating)
Common triggers like transitions, unexpected c...