When a new challenging behavior appears—spitting food, slamming doors, panicking at noise—most parents ask the same thing: “Is there an exercise for this?”
In this episode, Claudie and Kent unpack why that question is more powerful than it seems… and why the real solution rarely looks like what you’d expect.
What you’ll learn
- How to tell when a behavior is stress, anxiety, or simple exploration
- Why some children suddenly fixate on sounds, lights, or repetitive actions
- What to look for when your child reacts to noise, crowds, or outings
- Small sensory moments that help the brain settle (without adding work)
- How to support calmer evenings and better sleep
- What parents often miss when trying to solve “that one annoying behavior”
Chapters
00:00 – Why parents ask “Do you have an exercise for that?”
03:10 – What small behaviors are really telling you
08:40 – How the brain handles overwhelm
15:55 – Calming routines that fit into daily life
23:20 – Hidden triggers you may not realize are stressing your child
30:05 – When sleep gets worse and what to do
39:45 – Music and sound routines that actually help
45:50 – Final encouragement for parents
Resources
Learn more: https://www.mendability.com
Free guides for parents: https://go.mendability.com/start/meltdowns-guide
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