There's a huge difference between a tantrum (manipulative tactic of a child trying to control adults) and a meltdown (catastrophic mental/physical overload with NOBODY in control). People often fail to recognize this.
>> We borrowed the concept of "transition time" when dealing with a toddler <<
Good plan. Me, I need time to wake up in the morning, and wind down before bed. My mind is a massive engine, and like a nuclear reactor cannot be engaged or disengaged quickly except for certain emergency maneuvers.
Re: First exposure to the concept
There's a huge difference between a tantrum (manipulative tactic of a child trying to control adults) and a meltdown (catastrophic mental/physical overload with NOBODY in control). People often fail to recognize this.
>> We borrowed the concept of "transition time" when dealing with a toddler <<
Good plan. Me, I need time to wake up in the morning, and wind down before bed. My mind is a massive engine, and like a nuclear reactor cannot be engaged or disengaged quickly except for certain emergency maneuvers.