What to do when our kid gets kicked out of school?

 

It’s one of the top nightmares that a parent can experience.

Your kid gets kicked out of school. 

Now what?

Or maybe you’re just on edge 24/7, waiting for the day it happens.

Regardless of where you are, I don’t need to remind you that this is no way to live.

When you are in full on worry mode, you simply can’t be your best self.

Walking on eggshells around this problem doesn’t fix it either.

So let’s rewind. 

If your child struggles with the daily or weekly meltdowns,

This can manifest in many different ways.

Sometimes, meltdowns can move from tears to anger between blinks.

Your kid could go from screaming to hitting and kicking a matter for seconds.

And you usually don’t even know where this aggression is coming from.

If this is happening at school, it’s even scarier to manage.

It usually involves multiple school officials,

Time outs, getting your red card pulled, getting sent to the principal's office,

All things that feel...

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Case of the Mondays Myth Busting

 

It’s like that song Manic Monday, except it sounds more like   “....Actually everyday is like this...And I don’t know why my kid is miserable!”   

When your child won’t wake up on time and the meltdown starts before they even open their eyes all the way, dread sits in the back of your throat while you sleep. You can't help but think:

"Tomorrow morning is going to be another s*** show."

Take our client Diana. After 3 years of dealing with major meltdowns, she was worried that her relationship with her HSC (3rd grade) would not survive into adulthood.

Watch LIVE while I bust some myths about meltdowns and what you need to focus on in 3 steps. (Spoiler: it’s not a sleep routine!)

For sensitive children:

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For sensitive teens:

https://www.megghanthompsoncoaching.com/teen-talk

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My Kid NEEDS their tablet. Am I a bad parent..?

 

Let’s get two things straight.

#1 You’re not a bad parent.

#2 Screen time is not a coping skill.

 

Using a screen to distract your thoughts does not shut your brain off. 

It puts your mind on pause.

There is a difference between regulated and checked out. Screens help you check out. 

Your child has a negative emotion, 

pulls out their screen to distract themselves from that feeling, 

stacks the emotional information they absorb from the screen PLUS the negative emotion, 

and the original negative emotion is NEVER dealt with…

...Only leading to Meltdown City. 

When you pull out the tablet, you’re telling your kid to distract themselves.

“Distract yourself from your tantrum because I can’t deal with it, and neither can you.”

I know you do NOT want to be that parent… that’s why you are here.

 Watch LIVE to learn how to handle screen time in your household.

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Are you still blaming your sensitive kid for a lack of empathy?

 

Hitting, kicking, screaming, cursing, running away… Are you raising a sociopath?

“Don’t you notice that he’s hurt!” 

“See, you made him cry!” 

...Are phrases that create shame in your child and keep this cycle going. 

But how else do you get your HSC to notice the outcome of what they’re doing?

Ask yourself: Are you still blaming your sensitive kid for their lack of empathy?

When kids feel overstimulated, they SEE RED.

If your child is making UNSAFE choices when they see red, 

Hitting and acting like they are out of control in their own bodies, 

THEY NEED YOUR HELP. 

Once the meltdown hits, your kid is no longer in control of their body. This TERRIFIES them.

When their body is out of control, EVERYTHING is a threat.

They can't learn, think, and see outside of themselves.  

Watch the replay to learn more about why empathy is NOT the problem.

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Your stinky kid doesn’t want to shower. Now what?

 

You’ve talked to your sensitive kid or teen about why it’s important to bathe and you still have a stinky kid. What gives?

Your instinct as a parent is to tell your child WHY their body needs to stay clean. 

You've read advice like:

“Explain the consequences of not bathing!“

“Just tell them to suck it up!”  

Here’s the thing. It’s never logic that holds your kid back from taking action.

  1. Your HSC already knows why it’s important to bathe... and they know they stink.
  2. Most Highly Sensitive kids and teens are bright... they really do get it.

  3. There is more to your kid than disobeying this mandatory act of self care...

Because you’re not addressing the actual problem...

Watch the video to learn how to help your child get past their hygiene meltdown, and click the link to book a call with my team to end the meltdown cycle for good.

https://www.megghanthompsoncoaching.com/talk

Parents of sensitive teens:

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The REAL Reason Why Your Kid Won’t Let You Take a Vacation

 

You have plans to go on a romantic vacation with your spouse for the first time in years.

 

Your marriage needs this. 

 

When was the last time you REALLY connected, with zero distractions?

 

You try to get away… you’re at dinner, your phone rings… and it’s your kid. Again.

 

Immediate dread.

 

They are hysterical because Nana doesn’t know the password to the iPad.

 

This is the third time they have called in the last hour. 

 

You say, “Why did I even bother?”

 

…What do you do?

 

If this sounds familiar, what if I told you there was an option that didn’t rely on survival-mode parenting? 

 

You need a system, support, accountability, and a plan.

 

Join me LIVE to learn how to stop your HSC from melting down when you have to leave town.

 

If you're ready to break this down with clear, evidenced based playful strategies to create a system that has worked...

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5 Lessons We’ve Learned from Saving over 200 Families from the Meltdown/Shutdown Cycle

 
We’ve met parents with HSCs that scream things like “You’d be better off without me,” or “I wish I was dead.”
 
Or they implode internally like an underwater volcano - silent, yet disruptive to their environment.
 
Somewhere between locking you out of their lives and refusing to let go of your hand.
 
Then there’s you...
...walking on eggshells.
Caught between two different parenting books.
Another cancelled playdate.
Frustration, guilt, resentment… then burn out.
 
The cycle is relentless.
 
You try to ask your friends how they stop the cycle, and each kid is different
 
And it's even tougher to stay consistent when you're a Highly Sensitive parent.
 
Seems impossible to achieve, but it can be incredibly simple.
 
Join me to hear the top 5 lessons we've learned, and why you MUST implement them.
 
To break the cycle for good, book a call with our team.
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MYTH BUSTING: Perfectionism: Discussing Depth of Processing vs Analysis Paralysis

 
Join me as I bust a myth about perfectionism and the Highly Sensitive trait.
 
When parents share that their Highly Sensitive Child is a 'perfectionist' they can often attribute this to the personality trait.
 
When this happens, it's hard to discern how to help your child grow without dulling their sensitive strengths.
 
Learn about the difference between perfectionism, depth of processing, and analysis paralysis with me today.
 
When your child is stuck in "I can't" or "I don't know how" you can feel quite frustrated as a parent...
 
...wanting to push, or pull them beyond their comfort zone.
 
Unfortunately, that will usually backfire.
 
Let's discuss how to guide your child towards being comfortable with discomfort, so they can grow beyond their current skill set.
 
If you're ready to truly address this problem from the root, it's time to book a call.
 
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6 Coping Potholes in Parenting an HSC

 

When it comes to breaking the meltdown cycle, many parents will want to address where they get stuck with their child's behavior, and none of that will matter without getting unstuck in your own behavior.

You know you play a pivotal role in managing your own emotions, but on the live video I made this week I discussed how you play a pivotal role in perpetuating the meltdown cycle, through your own understanding of the cycle itself.

I discuss the 6 Coping Potholes in Parenting an HSC and the one thing you need to change to fix them all in this video.

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[Video] She was one FRIED mama!

 

How one FRIED mama went from wearing her baby NONSTOP to keep him safe from her preschooler’s hits, to regularly relaxing on the couch with her hubby while the kids play safely.

Join me in learning from Toni’s journey from fear, hyper-vigilance, and trying all of the strategies, to calmly supporting her son in ceasing the meltdown cycle…all with more energy and while taking on a new job! 

Watch the video now!

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