08/08/2026
Hard to hear, but true
If you responded to the meltdown instead of the behaviour, stayed regulated when they couldn’t, and gave connection before correction, you WOULD see the shift
💭 Staying calm when they’re screaming in the shops feels impossible
💭 Not jumping straight to “stop that” feels like letting them get away with it
💭 Sitting with big feelings instead of fixing them feels slower than you have time for
💭 Using simple, predictable responses can feel too basic when the meltdown feels so big
But the things that feel the most uncomfortable are often what make the biggest difference
If you’re tired of meltdowns that come out of nowhere and want tools that actually work for your child, let’s chat about how play therapy can help 🧡
