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Back to School, Back to Chaos? How to Bring Calm to After-School Meltdowns
The first day back at school…
For many families, it’s a bittersweet moment. You wave your child off at the school gate, perhaps breathe a sigh of relief, and think, “Finally, we can get back to some kind of routine.”
But by 3:30pm, reality hits. The door bursts open, shoes are kicked off, and within minutes the chaos begins. Tears, shouting, slammed doors. And you left wondering, “What happened to my lovely child?”
If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone.

Amy Dalwood-Fairbanks
Sep 72 min read
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