What to Do When Your Child Is Melting Down (And, Quite Frankly, So Are You)

Meltdowns. Sensory chaos. Your nervous system is not okay. Here's how to find your way through it—without yelling, shutting down, or Googling “boarding schools with therapy goats.”


Hi, I’m Tanya Kemp — parent, educator, and reluctant expert in emotional survival. When my daughter was diagnosed autistic over a decade ago, I threw myself into understanding what actually helps. Spoiler: It’s not sticker charts. Now I help other parents support their neurodivergent kids with brain-first strategies that actually work in the real world — meltdowns, mess, and all.