Why Does My Child Have Such Big Reactions to Small Things?
If your child’s reactions feel bigger than the situation… If small things turn into major meltdowns… If you find yourself thinking, “this shouldn’t be this hard”… This is for you 💗 It’s easy to assume kids are overreacting. Or that they just need to learn how to handle things better. But most of the time, these moments aren’t actually about what just happened. They’re about what built up before it. Many kids are holding it together longer than their body can manage. And then something small happens… And it all spills over. It's really easy to focus only on the reaction and try to deal with that in the moment. However, it is crucial to look at what they needed before that moment. 💠Physically (what their body needs): Are they tired, hungry, or do they have an itchy bug bite they can't stop scratching? 💠Sensory: Is it loud, busy, uncomfortable, or overwhelming? 💠Transitions: Have there been unexpected interruptions or more activities happening than normal? When you start to see these patterns, the reactions begin to make more sense. And when things make more sense, it becomes easier to respond in a way that actually helps. 💬I'd love to hear when these moments tend to happen most for your child—during transitions, certain environments, or later in the day? 💬 Come and join me in my community, Raising Curious Eaters, where we discuss sensory and emotional regulation, feeding, and a whole lot more for our young humans.