11/23/2025
SECOND CHANCE SUNDAY - resharing our most popular posts of the past 7 days - just in case you missed it first time round.
If your young person seems to “fall apart” the moment they get home from school, you’re not imagining it — and you’re certainly not alone. After-school restraint collapse is a real, brain-based response to a long day of holding it all together.
In today’s visual, I’m breaking down the steps of the collapse — from the build-up during the school day, to the quiet unravelling on the journey home, to the release you often see the minute they walk through the door.
Understanding these steps matters. When we can recognise why it happens, we’re far better equipped to respond with connection, not correction.
If you want practical tools, scripts, and step-by-step support for navigating these moments, the full After School Restraint Collapse Toolkit is available via the link in the comments below ⬇️ or through the Linktree Shop in Bio. Global checkout system.
It’s designed to help you spot the early signs, stay regulated yourself, and guide your child back to safety and balance.
What part of the after-school routine feels hardest in your home right now? I’d love to hear so I can create resources that truly help.
FOLLOW for new posts on this topic over the coming week.
