EP06 | Why Transitions Are So Hard

About this episode

Ashley Bell discusses the challenges children face during transitions and the underlying reasons for these difficulties.

For many kids, the hardest part of the day isn’t the big stuff — it’s the in-between moments. Moving from playtime to bedtime. Switching from recess back to math. Turning off the TV to sit down for dinner. These small shifts can feel overwhelming, and for some kids, they trigger tears, power struggles, or full-on meltdowns. In this episode of From Tears to Talking, Ashley Bell unpacks why transitions are so difficult for children, what’s happening in their brains during these moments, and how...

People in this episode

Host: Ashley Bell

Topics covered

• transitions
• children
• emotional regulation
• parenting strategies

Keywords

• playtime
• bedtime
• recess
• math
• meltdowns

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