The 90-Second Meltdown Reset
- Te-Anna Alain
- 2 days ago
- 1 min read
✨ The next time your child melts down... don't say a word for the first 90 seconds
🤍 I know... it sounds backwards.
When our children are overwhelmed, our first instinct is often to ask questions...
👉 "What's wrong?" 👉 "Use your words." 👉 "Take a deep breath."
But during a true meltdown, their nervous system isn't ready for language yet.
Sometimes the kindest thing we can do is become the calm their body is searching for.
💚 Here's the 90-second reset we use:
🌿 Move closer.
🌿 Stay quiet.
🌿 Match their breathing.
🌿 Offer one comforting object.
🌿 Wait until their shoulders soften before speaking.
Simple.
Gentle.
Powerful.
✨ This tiny shift has completely changed the way we support overwhelmed children.
📖 We wrote an entire guide explaining WHY it works, what happens in a child's brain during a meltdown, and exactly what to say afterward.
🎁Grab the FREE printable 90-Second Meltdown Reset Script for your fridge or phone.
💬 Tell us...
❤️ What's the hardest part of supporting your child during a meltdown?
We're listening.
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🌱 Bright Steps Academy Sensory-Aware Preschool 📍Barrie, Ontario
🍃 Opening November 7
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