This is a large topic but I wanted to give you some quick solutions.  First, we need to be aware of how the meltdown may be behavioral, emotional, or an attachment issue.  Second, we want to address the issue of reinforcement - there are things we do that reinforce tantrums.  "You must go to the coffee appt."  "You must go to the job interview."  Or, the child needs to go to school.  
I provide an example of a goodbye ritual that can make a difference.

This is a large topic but I wanted to give you some quick solutions. First, we need to be aware of how the meltdown may be behavioral, emotional, or an attachment issue. Second, we want to address the issue of reinforcement - there are things we do that reinforce tantrums. "You must go to the coffee appt." "You must go to the job interview." Or, the child needs to go to school. I provide an example of a goodbye ritual that can make a difference.

This is a large topic but I wanted to give you some quick solutions. &nbsp;First, we need to be aware of how the meltdown may be behavioral, emotional, or an attachment issue. &nbsp;Second, we want to address the issue of reinforcement - there are things we do that reinforce tantrums. &nbsp;"You must go to the coffee appt." &nbsp;"You must go to the job interview." &nbsp;Or, the child needs to go to school. &nbsp;
I provide an example of a goodbye ritual that can make a difference. &nbsp;

Separation Anxiety

In five minutes or less, get powerful strategies for effective parenting.  Dr. van Ingen illustrates evidence-based parenting strategies through stories and clear-cut examples.

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In five minutes or less, get powerful strategies for effective parenting. Dr. van Ingen illustrates evidence-based parenting strategies through stories and clear-cut examples.

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Separation Anxiety

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