Help! My child wakes up dysregulated. What do I do?
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Parents, are you dealing with a kid who just constantly wakes up on the wrong side of the bed? NO matter what you do or offer them, they're just dysregulated no matter what.  This episode is for you. I'll help you make sense of those non-sensical moods and give you an action plan to hopefully curb some of that dysregulation.   Listen into learn:  That chronic dysregulation is a real thing and some children's nervous systems can get stuck in a state of fight or flight activation.  Why your child might be chronically dysregulated3 in the moment tips to intercept the morning meltdownHow waking up earlier oneself can help be more present for a dysregulated child.Ideas on how to start proactively regulating their nervous system SDBC Waitlist Episode transcript: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/podcast The OT Butterfly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theotbutterfly Work with Laura: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/parentconsult Buy "A kids book about neurodiversity" : www.theotbutterfly.com/book
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