240: From The Vault: Navigating After School Restraint Collapse with Dr. Kristyn Sommer, Ph.D.
MomwellShow Notes
This is the final part of our back-to-school series that revisits some of our old favorites from the vault! Whether you have heard the phrase “after school restraint collapse” or not, if you’ve experienced it, you know exactly what it is—when your child starts melting down as soon as you pick them up from school. If your child behaves wonderfully at school but falls apart when they see you, it can be frustrating for everyone. So what causes those after school meltdowns? Dr. Kristyn Sommer leverages her Ph.D. in Early Cognitive Development and shares her insights on why after school restraint collapse happens, and what you can do to minimize it. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/4dZbj56 Book a Free 15 min Consult with a mom therapist: momwell.com Follow Momwell on Instagram: instagram.com/momwell Sign up for our weekly VIP Newsletter: momwell.com/newsletter Register for one of our popular guides and courses: momwell.com/shop
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