219: After-School Meltdown 2.0: How to Keep Your Cool

Ever find yourself losing it after your child’s after-school meltdown? You’re not alone. These emotional explosions aren’t just about what happened today—kids are often unloading all the pressure they’ve been holding in. In this episode of Real World Peaceful Parenting, Lisa Smith shares why these meltdowns happen, how to keep your cool when they do, and a step-by-step strategy to stop reacting with yelling and start responding with connection. What You'll Learn: Why after-school (or after-p...