4. Emotional Regulation 101: What to Do About Meltdowns, Hitting, & Roller Coaster Emotions

What if your child’s big emotions aren’t random… and they’re not a behavior problem either?

In this episode, Alisha dives into Emotional Regulation 101—and unpacks why some kids flip from calm to overwhelmed in seconds, why meltdowns can feel so sudden, and the hidden brain shift that changes everything about how we respond.

You’ll hear a perspective most parents never get about what’s really happening under those reactions, why talking through emotions often doesn’t work in the moment, and one surprisingly simple starting point that can begin to shift the pattern over time.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re walking on eggshells around your child’s moods—or wondered why nothing you’ve tried seems to stick—this conversation will help you see those moments in a completely new way. 

Key Time stamps:

2:30 What emotional regulation really is

6:45 An important analogy for big feelings

12:10 Why fight/flight shuts regulation off

17:55 2 other factors that can cause dysregulation

22:40 The #1 way to help kids build emotional regulation

Grab your free printable copy of our 5 Big Calming Techniques for Big Emotions + Dysregulation-- https://yourkidstable.com/emotions-printable/ 

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