15: After-School Meltdowns — What Parents Can Do

05/01/2026 28 min
15: After-School Meltdowns — What Parents Can Do

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Why do kids fall apart after school—even when the day seemed to go fine? In this episode, Scotti talks with psychotherapist Matthew Fishleder about what’s really behind after-school meltdowns and how parents can respond with more calm and confidence. You’ll learn why transitions, hunger, and exhaustion hit so hard, plus simple, practical strategies to make the after-school hours feel more manageable for your child and for you.Find the show-notes here: https://www.reframeparenting.com/blog/podcast-after-school-meltdown🎒 Follow Reframe Parenting on all socials for daily tips, encouragement, and behind-the-scenes insights:🌐 Visit www.reframeparenting.com🎧 Go visit www.reframeparenting.com/blog to dive into all our blogs & podcast episodes to discover more school success strategies, get tools designed with you and your child in mind.💖Instagram: instagram.com/@reframeparenting🔵Facebook : facebook.com/reframeparenting📌 Pinterest : pinterest.com/reframeparenting🖇️Threads: threads.com/@reframeparentingLet’s reframe school struggles—together. 💛

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