Connected Families Podcast The Neuroscience of Meltdowns: Kids' Stress Response Explained | [Mini-Episode]
Sep 30, 2025
Dive into the fascinating world of children's emotional responses! Learn why kids flourish in environments where they feel safe and how fear-based discipline often backfires. Discover the neuroscience behind meltdowns and why a calm, firm approach builds trust. The hosts share insights on transforming disciplinary moments into opportunities for connection, emphasizing the importance of emotional safety in parenting. Equip yourself with practical tools to foster genuine learning and cooperation in your family.
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Emotional Safety Explained
- Emotional safety means children know you are for them even during discipline.
- It conveys strength to calmly and respectfully provide accountability.
Calm Before You Correct
- Avoid being fast, large, and loud when addressing misbehavior.
- Calm down first, then hold firm with kindness to get better results.
Eli: Fast To Calm Transformation
- Jim recounts trying his old fast, loud style with little Eli and then switching to calm kindness.
- The child shifted from defiant to responsive and helped clean up willingly.
