Why “Just Stay Calm” Doesn’t Work During Your Child’s Meltdowns—And What to Focus on Instead

2025-09-17

We’ve all heard the advice: “Just stay calm when your child is melting down.” But if you’ve ever tried it, you know it’s not that simple—and there’s a reason for that. In this episode, we’re unpacking why staying calm can feel so hard in the moment, what’s really going on inside us when our kids are overwhelmed, and what makes a difference in finding our way back. It’s not about perfection—it’s about something much more powerful that can change the way we show up for our kids (and ourselves) when th...

We’ve all heard the advice: “Just stay calm when your child is melting down.” But if you’ve ever tried it, you know it’s not that simple—and there’s a reason for that.

In this episode, we’re unpacking why staying calm can feel so hard in the moment, what’s really going on inside us when our kids are overwhelmed, and what makes a difference in finding our way back.

It’s not about perfection—it’s about something much more powerful that can change the way we show up for our kids (and ourselves) when things get tough.

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