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...
Have you ever asked your child a simple question — “Did you brush your teeth?” — and heard a bold “Yes!” … even though the toothbrush is bone dry? Lying can spark big emotions on both sides: kids often feel fear, shame, or embarrassment, while parents feel frustrated or betrayed. But here’s the truth — lying is a normal part of child development, and it can actually be a powerful teaching moment. In this episode of From Tears to Talking, Ashley Bell, school counselor and mom of two, bre...
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...
