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The Meltdown in Public

In the middle of it she can’t listen, so the next ten minutes are for getting her safe and calm, and the talking comes later.

A two-minute read, three things to try, for children under 7.

Where to start

  • Get her somewhere safe with fewer people, stay close, and say very little.
  • If they’re getting more frequent or worse, or she hurts herself or someone else, talk to your health visitor or GP, and take the notes with you.

The rest of the tip, with more to try and why it works, is in the library.

It goes with

The first chapter you open here is free to read in full.

Free on this subject

  • Behaviour. What to do first, what helps, and who else can help. Free to read and to print.
  • Emotional regulation. What to do first, what helps, and who else can help. Free to read and to print.

Published by Kensington Square Therapy. Company No. 16707111. Written by therapists registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS). This page is not therapy, and not a substitute for professional support. The full library is at theparentbook.com.