88. NAVIGATING DIFFICULT BEHAVIOR WHEN BIG CHANGES ARE HAPPENING AT HOME I.E. DIVORCE, DEATH, NEW HOME, STARTING DAYCARE- LISTENER Q&A #3

Is your child going through any big changes?
i.e. separation/divorce, death in the family, new sibling, starting daycare/school

These changes can cause big upsets in our littles world and will come out in bursts of unwanted behaviors. How do we best combat this?

Well, if we look at the whole picture amma will give us some preventative measures to assist with the de-escalation of some behaviors.

1. Regression is normal
2. Stick to your normal routines-provides safety & security
3.  Read books about similar big changes in their world and sing them songs
4. Speak to them about the changes and acknowledge their feelings
5. Move their bodies- dance parties, get outside

Playfulness is a kid's language, so when trying to connect FIND WAYS TO LAUGH TOGETHER!

Episodes Referenced
52. OLDER SIBLING STARTING TO GET ROUGH WITH NEW BABY? WHAT TO DO OR HOW TO PREVENT IT
61. SETTING YOUR LITTLES UP FOR SUCCESS AT HOME STARTING WITH SAFETY
62. HOW DO WE GET OUR LITTLES TO DO WHAT WE ASK OF THEM?
80. HOW TO MINIMIZE MELTDOWNS WHEN CHANGING ROUTINES - LISTENER Q&A
84. FACING RESISTANCE FROM YOUR LITTLES IN COMPLETING DAILY ROUTINES? - LISTENER Q&A #2