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Episode 75 - Little Bodies, Big Emotions: Why Kids Melt Down Over the “Small” Things with Mais Haj-Ayoub
Why does a missing snack, the wrong-coloured cup, or being told “no” sometimes turn into a full-blown meltdown?
In this episode of Outside The Therapy Room, I am joined by Mais, a child and teen therapist at New Moon Counselling, to talk about why kids can have such BIG emotions over things that seem small to us. We explore what's happening beneath the meltdowns, how things like tiredness, overstimulation, and built-up stress can play a role, and why emotional regulation is a skill children are still learning.
We also get into the practical side of parenting through these moments, including…
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