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18 Effective De-Escalation Strategies For Defusing Meltdowns

Nicole DayAugust 22, 2026

What’s inside this article: An overview of the escalation cycle, how the nervous system responds during stress and what that means for your child’s behavior, and evidence-based, supportive de-escalation strategies to help you compassionately support your child during meltdowns and outbursts. Understanding Meltdowns As a parent, it’s important to know some safe, helpful de-escalation strategies…

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