06/17/2026
The Public Meltdown...it happens in the worst places. Target. The park. A birthday party.
Suddenly:
• Crying
• Yelling
• Everyone’s looking
And you feel like you need to fix it immediately.
Take a breath.
Most meltdowns aren’t “behavior problems”...they’re overwhelm.
What helps:
✔ Lowering demands in the moment
✔ Creating a calm exit plan
✔ Building coping skills before the situation
You’re not failing...you’re supporting your child through something hard.
And that matters more than how it looks to others.