Calm Parenting Podcast 5 Easy Ways To De-Escalate Meltdowns & Sibling Fights This Week #548
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Dec 28, 2025 Feeling overwhelmed by tired and irritable kids? Discover effective strategies to replace chaos with calm in just 21 minutes! Learn how prioritizing your own needs can enhance patience. Explore the benefits of outdoor play and sensory exercises to reduce family tension. Uncover methods to anticipate meltdowns and manage sibling fights through self-control. Encourage kids to create their own routines, fostering ownership and reducing conflict. Get ready for practical tips that transform family dynamics!
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Make Yourself The First Priority
- Prioritize your own physical, emotional, and spiritual needs before parenting duties each day.
- Small rituals (7–15 minutes) increase patience and reduce reactive meltdowns later.
Split Kids And Use Outdoor Sensory Play
- Break up kids into smaller groups or rotate one-on-one time to reduce tension.
- Use outdoor sensory and physical activities to reset moods and reduce boredom-driven misbehavior.
Closet For Calm: A Family Memory
- Kirk remembers letting his child hide in a walk-in closet to decompress at a relative's house.
- He sneaked snacks and watched a movie there too, making calm bonding memories.