The Neuroscience of Meltdowns: Kids Stress Response Explained | [Mini-Episode]

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Welcome to Superhero Month! We’re launching an exciting series with micro-episodes six days a week, because you are an everyday hero—cape not included! Ever wonder why discipline moments spiral out of control so quickly? You’re not alone. In today’s episode, we explore kids stress response and take a sneak peek into the principle that transforms chaotic conflicts into connected conversations: kids learn best when they feel safe. Join Jim and Lynne in an excerpt from the Discipline That Connects online course, as they unpack what true safety looks like and gain practical wisdom along the way.

Key Takeaways:

  • Why “fast, large, and loud” backfires (even when it seems to work)
  • The neuroscience behind emotional meltdowns
  • How to shift from fear-based compliance to heart-level learning
  • Practical tools to become the safe parent your child needs

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