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How to sit through the 90-second wave

How to sit through the 90-second wave — Practical big feelings guides from the Parenting lane. HowTo: Family Edition: family how-tos that actually help.

Recognizing the physiological surge
The role of parental regulation
Strategies for staying present
Moving past the peak

How to sit through the 90‑second wave — without making it worse. · How to recognize your child's window of tolerance — and what narrows it. · How to tell hyperarousal from hypoarousal in your own kid — the meltdown vs. the shutdown. · How co‑regulation actually works — the mechanism, not the slogan. · How to widen your child's window of tolerance — sleep, food, predictability, connection. · How to tell if the quiet kid is actually shut down — and what to do if they are. · How self‑regulation develops, from three to seventeen — the handover, year by year. · How to Introduce New Foods to a Picky Eater · How to Advocate for Your Child in Medical Settings · When to Trust Your Parental Instincts About Your Child's Health