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#1246 - Managing Transition Distress In Kids
What do you do when your child comes home from the other parent’s house completely dysregulated—tantrums, tears, and turmoil? In this episode, Justin and Kylie respond to a heartfelt question from a grandparent caring for her four-year-old grandson. Together, they explore why these transitions are so tough, what’s really going on beneath the surface, and how to create calm, connection, and consistency after a disruptive change in environment.
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Transition distress is common for kids moving between homes, especially in co-parenting situations.
Tantrums are not…
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