05 // What if Meltdowns are Messages?

Hey Momma,

Have you ever thought:
Why is this happening? What am I doing wrong? Why can’t I figure this out?

Or maybe the question that’s hardest to say out loud:
Is there something wrong with my child… or with me?

You’re not alone—and you’re definitely not doing this wrong.

 What We’re Chatting About Today:

This episode is straight from my OT playbook—and my mama heart. I’m sharing the process I use with new clients to decode meltdowns, reframe behavior, and help parents finally feel like they have a map.

Inside this one, we’ll talk about:

• Why most “behavior problems” are actually sensory system messages
  
  
• How traditional approaches often miss the mark—and what to do instead
  
  
• What it really means to “observe with compassion”
  
  
• The difference between Seekers, Avoiders, Sensors, and Bystanders
  
  
• One powerful question to guide your next 24 hours
  
  

This isn’t about fixing. It’s about understanding—and giving yourself permission to slow down and see what’s really going on.

Key Moments:

• (01:00) The moment I realized we were approaching behavior upside down
  
  
• (05:00) The truth about what your child’s “difficult” behavior might be saying
  
  
• (09:00) The four sensory processing styles (and why they matter)
  
  
• (13:00) Your micro shift: observe with curiosity, not control
  
  
• (16:00) You’re not behind—you’re just beginning
  
  

 

👉 The Clarity Lab: A 10-minute reset to help you decode meltdowns and see your child through a sensory lens

Stay Connected:

• Website → theedisoncollective.com
  
  
• Instagram → @the_edison_collective
  
  
• Email → victoria@theedisoncollective.com
  
  

Next Steps:

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• Grab The Clarity Lab and give yourself a few minutes of space and insight today
  https://edisoncollective.thrivecart.com/the-clarity-lab/