[Encore] Why Kids Lose It

About this episode

Dr. Gila discusses the underlying causes of children's tantrums and how parents can better respond to their emotions.

A fan favorite — back for the summer! Tantrums, and meltdowns, and rages...oh my! Big behaviors mean big stress for the whole family. If you’re tired of walking on eggshells, wondering when and why your kid is going to "lose it," this episode is for you. Dr. Gila breaks down what’s really happening beneath the surface when kids have big reactions, and how understanding those moments can transform the way you respond. You’ll walk away with a clearer picture of what your child’s behavior is trying to tell you, and what you can do to help when emotions run high. In this episode, we’ll explore: Why big feelings and big behaviors don't mean your child is a "bad kid" What’s happening inside your child when big behaviors erupt The simple mindset shifts that helps you stay grounded when things get hard Three important things to know about strong-willed kids Two things to work on so you can support your child, reduce big behavior episodes, and help them build the crucial skill of self-regulation. 👉 Download the free companion guide: The Single Parent's Guide to Understanding Challenging Behaviors. ＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿ CONNECT WITH DR. GILA 👉 Join the newsletter for practical parenting tips and…

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Gila

Topics covered

• tantrums
• child behavior
• parenting strategies
• emotional regulation
• strong-willed kids

Keywords

• tantrums
• meltdowns
• parenting
• child behavior
• self-regulation

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