Child Experts Reveal How They Handle Their Own Kids' Meltdowns

PixelsEffect/Getty ImagesMeltdowns. We've all had 'em. We've all experienced them with our children. In the moment, it can feel like nothing can help calm the storm. But instead of viewing meltdowns as just random moments of chaos, they can be a beautiful way to help our children navigate big feelings.What exactly constitutes a meltdown? As Lorain Moorehead, an individual and family therapist, explains, a meltdown is, on some level, a child’s expression of their opinion or preference. "Their body is dysregulated either because of their real or perceived need not being met, and they are communi