Description
In the middle of a meltdown, less is more. When a child’s brain is in fight, flight or freeze, they can’t process long explanations or reasoning — their thinking brain (prefrontal cortex!) has temporarily gone offline.
That’s why a short, direct script can be a lifeline — grounding, calming, and easier for both of you to remember in the moment.
Grab our FREE cheat sheet of calm scripts to use when emotions run high — because support doesn’t have to be complicated
