Your child melts down… calms down… but everything still feels off. The re-entry is awkward, siblings are on edge, and your child seems shut down. Here's exactly what to do in that in-between moment.

Key Takeaways:

• After a meltdown, kids are often feeling embarrassment or guilt (not just "being difficult")
• Re-entry matters: a quick connection helps your child feel safe again
• The "rip + repair" loop must be completed (don't just move on like nothing happened)

1 Simple Script: "I'm really glad you're back. We can talk about it later—I'm here."

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