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Some days Vayu “explodes” over something tiny — and it used to feel like bad behaviour. Then I learned the Empty Car Theory and it changed how I respond. What the theory says: A child only “crashes” when their emotional car is already empty. The meltdown is a signal, not the whole problem. Their car gets FILLED when they: • feel seen • feel safe • feel understood • have basic needs met • get affection, connection and predictability Their car gets EMPTIED when they: • are tired or overstimulated • feel ignored or rushed • are hungry • don’t feel understood • have too much change or emotional pressure What it teaches parents: A child losing control is a symptom of an empty tank — not a character flaw. When we treat behaviour as a signal, we move from anger to curiosity. Why it matters: Responding with curiosity builds emotional safety, trust, better self-regulation and long-term resilience. What you can do (quick checklist): • Pause, breathe, and stay calm • Offer physical comfort (hug, lap, calm voice) • Check basics: sleep, food, overstimulation • Name the feeling: “You look so upset” • Give a short predictable routine or choice to return to calm The payoff: Refill the tank → the crash fades. You get a calmer child and a deeper connection. It’s not instant, but it works. Sometimes a child isn’t looking for answers. They’re looking for someone who doesn’t rush them. Someone who doesn’t fix them. Someone who simply stays. Sharing this because it helped me so much with Vayu. If this made sense — save it for the next time, and share with a mama who needs a breather today. 💛

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This post was published on 05th December, 2025 by Megha on her Instagram handle "@baby_vayu_garg (Vidyut Garg)". Megha has total 882 followers on Instagram and has a total of 246 post.This post has received 27 Likes which are lower than the average likes that Megha gets. Megha receives an average engagement rate of 30.88% per post on Instagram. This post has received 1 comments which are lower than the average comments that Megha gets. Overall the engagement rate for this post was lower than the average for the profile.