
336: 5 Signs Your Child is Emotionally Dysregulated (Not Defiant!)
Parenting a child who pushes back at every turn can feel downright draining. You’ve tried the time-outs, the sticker charts, the consequences—yet the meltdowns keep
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Parenting a child who pushes back at every turn can feel downright draining. You’ve tried the time-outs, the sticker charts, the consequences—yet the meltdowns keep

Have you ever wondered why your child melts down after the smallest stressor—no matter what strategies you try? It can leave you drained, second-guessing yourself,

Parenting a child who melts down no matter how hard you try can feel draining and lonely. You’ve done the time-outs, taken away privileges, tried

If your child zones out, explodes, or melts down over the “small stuff,” you’re probably wondering if something deeper is going on—and you’re not wrong

I promised myself I wouldn’t yell… and then I did. If you’ve ever felt that gut-punch after losing it with your child—again—you’re not alone. I’ve

The answer lies in the nervous system. When a child’s brain is in “survival mode,” even small stressors can feel huge. That’s why these exercises

Does it feel like no matter what you try—therapy, medication, behavior plans, or new routines—your child still can’t calm down, stay focused, or manage big

When your child is constantly overwhelmed, melting down over transitions, or avoiding tasks altogether, it’s easy to feel like they’re just not trying. But the

Emotional dysregulation is one of the most common but often misunderstood signs of trauma in children. And trauma isn’t always obvious and the signs can

When your child explodes over something small, it can leave you feeling helpless, confused—and even blamed. You may find yourself asking, “Why are they so
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