The 4 phrases that calm a storm
Word-for-word scripts you can memorize before bedtime tonight.
What to say (and not say) in the heat of a meltdown. A pocket-guide for parents who've tried the deep breaths, the time-outs, the sticker charts, and still feel like they're losing.
Scripts you can use tonight. Real ones.
Word-for-word scripts you can memorize before bedtime tonight.
The well-meaning phrases that almost always make it worse, and why.
How to catch the meltdown before it lands. Most have a 2-minute lead-up.
What to do right after the storm passes, this is where most parents miss the chance.
Your face and posture matter more than your words.
The repair script for parents. Modeling repair teaches more than any lecture.