357: Tips for Staying Calm During Your Big Kid's Big Meltdowns // Cheryl Cardall

357: Tips for Staying Calm During Your Big Kid's Big Meltdowns // Cheryl Cardall

Author: Cloud10 April 29, 2024 Duration: 35:31
Do you struggle to stay calm during your big kid’s big meltdowns? You’re not alone! As a parent of spirited, intense children, I have plenty of experience with big meltdowns and "bad" behaviors. It can be especially frustrating when the kid losing it is a big kid! If you can relate, you will love this interview with Cheryl Cardall!  For full show notes, including takeaways, click here.  Related Episodes:  339: The Hidden Reason for Misbehavior (in kids AND parents!) // Wendy Bertagnole 279: Navigating Parenting Triggers // Nat Vikitsreth 083: Are Kids Today Harder Than They Were In The Past? // Katherine Reynolds Lewis  Episode sponsors: Kneaders: Download the Kneaders app, and use promo code 3in30 to get $2 off an entree now through May 15, 2024. BetterHelp: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Go to betterhelp.com/3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy! KiwiCo: Build the best summer ever with KiwiCo! Get 20% off on your Summer Adventure Series by following the link!  ***

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