Trouble with Transitions? Stop Battling Behavior and Start Building Skills!

23/10/2025 41 min Temporada 1 Episodio 16
Trouble with Transitions? Stop Battling Behavior and Start Building Skills!

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Question? Comment? Send a text to let me know what's on your mind!If leaving the park turns into a meltdown, bedtime drags on forever, or screen time always ends in tears, you’re not alone — and your child isn’t trying to make your life harder. Transitions are tough because they require a whole set of developing skills most kids are still learning.In this episode, we’ll dig into what’s really happening when your child resists a transition. You’ll learn about the developmental demands behind these moments — like shifting attention, managing emotions, planning ahead, and coping with change — and why your child’s brain may simply not be ready to handle all that without support.We’ll also talk about the mindset shift that changes everything: transitions aren’t about managing behavior, they’re about teaching skills. Through connection, structure, and co-regulation, you can help your child build the abilities they need to move from one activity to the next with more ease.You'll get lots of practical strategies for smoother transitions — from visual timers and advance preparation to empathic language and modeling calm, confident change yourself.Because when we stop battling behavior and start building skills, transitions become more than just manageable — they become moments for growth, connection, and learning.