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The 4pm meltdown isn’t defiance. It’s depletion. Here’s what actually helps: 1. Connect first, question later That “how was school?” can wait 20 minutes. Lead with a hug, not an interrogation. 2. Create a decompression zone No chores, no homework talks, no sibling referee duty. Just… space. 3. Fuel without a fight We offer @our.littlejoys nutrimix chocolate milk. She actually wants it, I don’t have to push it. Comment “link” for direct link 4. Let them be “weird” Want to lie on the floor? Stare at the ceiling? Not talk? Cool. Their nervous system is rebooting. 5. Move their body Trampoline, walk around the block, dance party. Movement regulates faster than words. 6. Dim the whole vibe Lights lower, voices softer, TV off. Sensory overload is real. 7. Offer sensory comfort Weighted blanket, favorite stuffed animal, cozy corner. Physical pressure calms the nervous system. 8. Keep routines predictable Same snack spot, same wind-down ritual. Their brain is decision-fatigued—remove the guesswork. 9. Hydrate them Dehydration looks like irritability. Water first, then snacks. 10. Use parallel play Sit nearby doing your thing while they do theirs. Your calm presence regulates without pressure. 11. Skip the screen Screens feel like rest but actually require processing. Save it for layer if you offer it at all 12. Name it without fixing it “Your body feels big right now.” Validation > solutions. 13. Allow them to cry it out Sometimes they just need to release. Tears aren’t failure—they’re regulation. 14. Stay calm when they can’t Your nervous system co-regulates theirs. Breathe through it, even when it’s hard. They’re not giving you their worst. They’re giving you what they’ve been holding in all day. Save this for the next 3:30pm spiral. You’re not failing—you’re their safe place to fall apart.

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This post was published on 12th November, 2025 by Ankita on her Instagram handle "@followyourchild (Ankita B Chandak | Montessori Expert | Parenting Coach)". Ankita has total 497.2K followers on Instagram and has a total of 1.0K post.This post has received 1.4K Likes which are lower than the average likes that Ankita gets. Ankita receives an average engagement rate of 0.52% per post on Instagram. This post has received 30 comments which are lower than the average comments that Ankita gets. Overall the engagement rate for this post was lower than the average for the profile.