🦉The Brainy BitWeek 33 • Back to School
After School Meltdowns Are Normal
Sunday, August 16, 2026
By Nina
Here's a little trick from child psychology:
"After school restraint collapse" is real. Kids hold it together all day, then release at home.
You're their safe space. Meltdowns mean they trust you.
Response: Snacks, low-key time, patience. They'll regulate.
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