Bucket Emptying: After School Meltdowns

After school tantrums are anything but random. Often, they are a sign that your child has been trying super hard to follow the rules and be on their best behaviour all day - and for neurodivergent children they could be masking all day - and this is exhausting. So when you turn up, they release all of the emotions and big feelings. It might not feel like it, but I promise you, that’s a good thing because it means you are their safe space. But parenting these meltdowns is not easy, so in this episode I’m going to share some really practical tips that you can start using to make those moments feel less stressful and more manageable! So pour yourself a cuppa, find a comfy seat, and enjoy the conversation… Highlights from this episode: 00:40 - The one mistake every parent makes 01:56 - Discharging the battery 03:58 - 3 things your child needs 07:19 - Create reset time 💚 Please share with at least one friend, and let’s build our village together 💚 For all previous episodes, and to submit episode topics you want me to talk about, visit 💚 For the free resource library, visit 💚 Join our campaign One Million Moments to reduce the number of children struggling with mental health challenges from 17% to 10% by 2025 💚 Brands and advertisers, email contact@drmaryhan.com DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Bucket Emptying: After School Meltdowns is an episode from How Not to Screw Up Your Kids by Dr Maryhan.

This episode is 11:20 long.

This episode was published on Mar 29, 2026.

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