5 Exact Steps to De-Escalate A Nuclear Meltdown (Why "Calm" Parenting Fails Here) #592

About this episode

This episode provides a 5-step roadmap to de-escalate children's meltdowns and improve emotional control.

When "No" turns into a nuclear meltdown and "I’m sorry" turns into "I’m a bad kid," you aren't dealing with a tantrum—you’re dealing with a child who feels helpless, has internalized shame, and then goes scorched earth. If you're tired of threatening consequences that don't work and using a "calm" voice that makes them angrier, this is a must listen. You’ll get the exact 5-step de-escalation roadmap and a creative script that help you and your child feel in control again. Please share this one. ** Tomorrow CAN be different from today, without the guilt and tears. Download your roadmap to peace today and take advantage of our Mother’s Day Sale at  https://celebratecalm.com/mothers-day/ COZY EARTH Head to  https://cozyearth.com   and use my code CALM for up to 20% off. IXL LEARNING Make an impact on your child’s learning, get IXL now. Calm Parenting Podcast listeners get an exclusive 20% off an IXL membership when you sign up today at  https://IXL.com/KIRK HUNGRYROOT Go to  https://Hungryroot.com/Calm  and use Code CALM to get 40% off your first box PLUS get a free item in every box for life.  SKYLIGHT CALENDAR Right now, Skylight is…

People in this episode

Host: Kirk Martin

Topics covered

• de-escalation
• parenting
• child behavior
• tantrums
• emotional control

Keywords

• nuclear meltdown
• calm parenting
• tantrum
• de-escalation
• child behavior
• emotional control
• parenting tips

Sponsors

Celebrate Calm, Cozy Earth, IXL Learning, Hungryroot, Skylight, Cure Hydration, Wayfair

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Wayfair

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