Help! I Have Kids!

After-School Meltdowns: What’s Happening to Your Child’s Nervous System?

• Pam Marshall • Season 3 • Episode 13

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Are you picking up a happy child from school, only to have them explode into a massive meltdown the second you walk through the front door? You aren’t doing anything wrong—your child is experiencing After-School Restraint Collapse! 

In this episode, Pam Marshall (Occupational Therapist and mom of 5) breaks down exactly what is happening to your child’s nervous system after holding it together all day at school. She shares relatable, practical OT tips to help your child co-regulate, reset, and transition smoothly from school to home without the daily after-school battle.

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