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Mastering Meltdowns: Strategies for Emotional Regulation

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The meltdown is over, but now what? How you handle the moments after a meltdown is just as important as how you manage it during. This is the time where trust is either rebuilt or fractured. In this episode, Jess dives into the crucial steps for post-meltdown recovery—helping your child feel safe, connected, and emotionally supported.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

Why post-meltdown recovery is a crucial time for neurodivergent children
 How to create a safe space for emotional regulation after a meltdown
 The importance of giving space while maintaining connection
 Effective ways to prevent future meltdowns using sensory breaks and routines

Key Takeaways:

• Trust is built or fractured after a meltdown. Your child needs to feel safe and supported, not judged or rushed to move on.
• Give space without abandonment. Some children need quiet time alone, but knowing you’re nearby can be reassuring.
• Avoid immediate discipline or lectures. A child’s brain is not in a learning state right after a meltdown

This Week’s Highlights:

Weekly Kryptonite: Expecting your child to move on too quickly after a meltdown. Emotional recovery takes time, and rushing can lead to another meltdown sooner. Instead, allow time for calm, connection, and self-regulation.

Wonder Woman Moment: A parent shared how, instead of forcing a conversation after a meltdown, she simply sat down and played quietly with her child’s favorite puzzle. After a few minutes, her child naturally opened up and shared how they were feeling. This is a beautiful reminder that connection often comes in quiet moments, not forced conversations.

Practical Tips for Parents:

🔹 Stay regulated yourself. Your energy affects your child—use deep breathing, humming, or a warm drink to calm yourself before re-engaging.
🔹 Provide non-verbal comfort. Sit near your child, offer a sensory tool, or create a calm environment without forcing interaction.
🔹 Use gentle reassurance. Simple phrases like “That was really hard, I’m here for you” can help rebuild trust.
🔹 Track patterns in a meltdown journal. Identify triggers like sensory overload, fatigue, or transitions to prevent future meltdowns.
 

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