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When kids and teens have tantrums: How to help
Manage episode 389327925 series 2472853
Tantrums and meltdowns are challenges all parents face. But for families of kids who learn and think differently, they can be even more of a struggle.
In this episode, hosts Gretchen Vierstra and Rachel Bozek welcome back Dr. Andrew Kahn, the host of the first season of Understood’s What Now? A Parent’s Guide to Tantrums and Meltdowns. Tune in to get his expert advice on dealing with tantrums and meltdowns. Learn how practicing strategies ahead of time can help you manage outbursts in the moment. And find out what calming techniques can help.
To find a transcript for this episode and more resources, visit the episode page at Understood.
We love hearing from our listeners. Email us at init@understood.org.
Related resources
- What Now? A Parent’s Guide to Tantrums and Meltdowns
- 5 tips for taking a mutual time-out with your child
- Check out Understood’s guide to tantrums and meltdowns
Introducing MissUnderstood, the first-ever podcast channel for women with ADHD. Listen now: lnk.to/missunderstood
Understood is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people with learning and thinking differences, like ADHD and dyslexia. If you want to help us continue this work, donate at understood.org/give
93 episodes
Manage episode 389327925 series 2472853
Tantrums and meltdowns are challenges all parents face. But for families of kids who learn and think differently, they can be even more of a struggle.
In this episode, hosts Gretchen Vierstra and Rachel Bozek welcome back Dr. Andrew Kahn, the host of the first season of Understood’s What Now? A Parent’s Guide to Tantrums and Meltdowns. Tune in to get his expert advice on dealing with tantrums and meltdowns. Learn how practicing strategies ahead of time can help you manage outbursts in the moment. And find out what calming techniques can help.
To find a transcript for this episode and more resources, visit the episode page at Understood.
We love hearing from our listeners. Email us at init@understood.org.
Related resources
- What Now? A Parent’s Guide to Tantrums and Meltdowns
- 5 tips for taking a mutual time-out with your child
- Check out Understood’s guide to tantrums and meltdowns
Introducing MissUnderstood, the first-ever podcast channel for women with ADHD. Listen now: lnk.to/missunderstood
Understood is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people with learning and thinking differences, like ADHD and dyslexia. If you want to help us continue this work, donate at understood.org/give
93 episodes
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