{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Episode 28: Why Logic Doesn't Work During Meltdowns (and what to do instead)","description":"If you\u2019ve ever tried to explain your way out of a meltdown and watched it get worse\u2026 this episode is for you. In this episode of Emotions with Ease, emotional wellness coach Jami Glenn explains why logic doesn\u2019t land during meltdowns, what\u2019s actually happening in your child\u2019s brain and body, and how to bring calm back online using one simple tool, one tip, and one script you can use right away. \ud83d\udc49 New here? Grab my free 5-video Emotional Tools 101 series. \u23f1 Timestamps 0:00 \u2013 Welcome + what this episode covers 2:30 \u2013 Why explaining makes meltdowns worse 5:45 \u2013 What\u2019s happening in the brain during a meltdown 9:20 \u2013 Why logic can\u2019t land when Wise Owl is offline 12:30 \u2013 The \u201cSoothe First, Talk Later\u201d tool 16:30 \u2013 Fewer words, more calm (the biggest shift for parents) 20:45 \u2013 Scripts to use during meltdowns 25:10 \u2013 Common mistakes (no shame) 27:30 \u2013 Encouragement + next steps \ud83e\udde0 What You\u2019ll Learn Why meltdowns are body-first, not behavior-first What happens when the Watchdog brain takes over Why logic and lectures don\u2019t work during dysregulation How calm opens the door for learning What to say instead of explaining or arguing \ud83e\uddf0 One Tool: Soothe First, Talk Later When emotions are high: Soothe the body (breathe, soften, lower your voice) Connect (\u201cI\u2019m right here.\u201d) Talk later \u2014 once calm returns You can\u2019t teach a skill to a brain in survival mode. \ud83d\udca1 One Tip to Remember Shorten your words. Lengthen your presence. If your child is losing it: Talk less Stay close Let your calm do the work Your regulated body becomes the calm their brain borrows. \ud83d\udde3 One Script to Try \u201cWe\u2019ll talk when your Wise Owl is back. I\u2019m here.\u201d Other options: \u201cLet\u2019s help your body first.\u201d \u201cYour brain needs a break to get calm.\u201d \ud83d\udc9b Encouragement Your child isn\u2019t giving you a hard time \u2014 their brain is having a hard time. Regulation isn\u2019t permissive. It\u2019s what makes learning possible. Calm first. Teaching later. \ud83c\udfa7 Want Support? If you want help applying this in your home, you can book a low-pressure discovery call using the link in the show notes. We\u2019ll talk it through and see what feels supportive for your family. I\u2019m rooting for you. \ud83d\udc9b ","author_name":"Emotions With Ease","author_url":"https:\/\/www.sacredgroundcoaching.com\/podcasts\/emotions-with-ease","html":"