25/11/2025
SECOND CHANCE SUNDAY - resharing the posts you resonated with, in case you missed it first time round.
If after-school meltdowns, tears, irritability, or shutdowns feel more intense right now, you’re not imagining it. The Christmas term is one of the most demanding times of the year for children — extra noise, rehearsals, excitement, changes to routine, sensory overload, and social pressure all increase the strain on their nervous system.
Today’s visual breaks down what after-school restraint collapse actually is and why it shows up so strongly at home, with the people who feel safest. When we understand what’s happening beneath the behaviour, it becomes far easier to respond with empathy instead of frustration.
If you need scripts, strategies, and step-by-step support to make after-school transitions calmer and more connected, the full After School Restraint Collapse Toolkit is available via the link in the comments below ⬇️ or through the Linktree Shop in Bio.
Do you notice after-school behaviour change more during the Christmas build-up?