

081: Diagnosing the Root Cause of Meltdowns & How to Calm Tantrums with Dr. Tina Payne Bryson
We need to connect with our family members to help them learn and grow beyond meltdowns, and Dr. Bryson will help us do that in the most effective, brain-based way.
There is a reason for the meltdowns, and she’ll help us find the root cause today!
Strap on your science geek hat and get ready for a class in neuroscience for parents 101.
I could listen to Tina teach all day, and I hope you can grab a piece of paper and take notes to help your own brain retain all this info. But even if you can’t, listen and try out some strategies with your own family – practice makes progress!!
Tina’s books are amazing, and after you listen I know you’ll want to get some from your local library or bookstore. If you prefer Amazon, here are some links to The Whole-Brain Child, No-Drama Discipline, Bottom Line for Baby, The Power of Showing Up, and her newest book, The Way of Play: Using Little Moments of Big Connection to Raise Calm and Confident Kids.
They include “refrigerator sheets” with a quick summary of key points for the whole book for folks like me who love to have something visible in my way as a reminder. We’re working on having those for the Healthy Parenting Handbook! Make sure you’re on our email list so you can get them for all the episodes soon.
More Resources for Calming Tantrums in Your Family
- More on the different parts of your brain and how they work together
- Is sensory processing disorder behind your child’s behavior challenges?
- 5 reasons why toddlers have tantrums
- Master your stress with your breath
- Dr. Tina Bryson’s website for more
- Connect with Dr. Bryson on social media: Facebook, Instagram, X
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