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Out-of-Balance Behavior
- Children often act out when they're "out of balance" emotionally.
- This "out-of-balance" state stems from accumulated tensions and unexpressed feelings.
Benji's Day
- Lael Stone shares an example of a child named Benji experiencing several small stresses throughout the day.
- These accumulate and lead to a meltdown later, triggered by a seemingly minor incident (a bitten cookie).
Handling Meltdowns
- Respond to children's meltdowns with connection and playfulness.
- Alternatively, hold a calm, firm limit and allow them to express their feelings.