For many kids, the hardest part of the day isn’t the big stuff — it’s the in-between moments. Moving from playtime to bedtime. Switching from recess back to math. Turning off the TV to sit down for dinner. These small shifts can feel overwhelming, and for some kids, they trigger tears, power struggles, or full-on meltdowns. In this episode of From Tears to Talking, Ashley Bell unpacks why transitions are so difficult for children, what’s happening in their brains during these moments, and how...
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For many kids, the hardest part of the day isn’t the big stuff — it’s the in-between moments. Moving from playtime to bedtime. Switching from recess back to math. Turning off the TV to sit down for dinner. These small shifts can feel overwhelming, and for some kids, they trigger tears, power struggles, or full-on meltdowns. In this episode of From Tears to Talking, Ashley Bell unpacks why transitions are so difficult for children, what’s happening in their brains during these moments, and how...
EP03 | When Kids Say Mean Things , How to Respond Without Losing It
From Tears to Talking
17 minutes
2 months ago
EP03 | When Kids Say Mean Things , How to Respond Without Losing It
It stings to hear words like “I hate you!” or “You’re the worst!” from a child you love. But here’s the truth: those mean words often come from big feelings, not true intentions. In this episode of From Tears to Talking, Ashley Bell, school counselor and mom of two, breaks down: ✅ Why kids say hurtful things when they’re overwhelmed ✅ The do’s and don’ts of responding in the moment ✅ How to set limits calmly without escalating the situation ✅ What to say later to turn the moment into a te...
From Tears to Talking
For many kids, the hardest part of the day isn’t the big stuff — it’s the in-between moments. Moving from playtime to bedtime. Switching from recess back to math. Turning off the TV to sit down for dinner. These small shifts can feel overwhelming, and for some kids, they trigger tears, power struggles, or full-on meltdowns. In this episode of From Tears to Talking, Ashley Bell unpacks why transitions are so difficult for children, what’s happening in their brains during these moments, and how...
