In this episode of Beneath Behaviour, we take a step back to understand what’s really going on before a child explodes, emotionally, neurologically, and relationally.

This isn’t about control, defiance, or “bad” behaviour. It’s about a nervous system under pressure, and the signs we often miss in the lead-up.

We explore:

• The difference between meltdowns, tantrums, and shutdowns
• How the SUPER framework helps overcome overwhelm
• How your child’s nervous system shapes their reactions
• Why prevention starts outside the moment
• What it means to meet distress with understanding, not urgency

✨ This is part one of a two-part series on meltdowns. In this episode, we focus on the out-of-moment insights that help us prepare. In part two, we’ll dive into what to do in the heat of it.

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KEYWORDS: parenting meltdowns, understanding child behaviour, nervous system and parenting, emotional regulation, autism and meltdowns, highly sensitive kids, parenting overwhelm

Do you ever feel like no matter how hard you try, you’re not “getting it right” as a parent?

You're not alone. Parental guilt, perfectionism, and the constant pressure to do more are stories many of us carry, often without realising it.

In this episode, Jackie and mum Amanda explore:

- Why guilt and perfectionism show up in parenting
- How the pressure to “get it right” affects our nervous system
- How old beliefs shape our reactions — especially when raising neurodivergent kids
- Gentle ways to shift these patterns and meet ourselves with more compassion

Beneath Behaviour is the podcast where we explore what’s really going on - beneath the behaviour.

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In this special episode of Beneath Behaviour, host Jackie Hall speaks with Nicci Smith, mother of Tanner Smith, who captured hearts worldwide on Netflix’s Love on the Spectrum. 

In this deeply personal episode, Nicci shares her journey raising an autistic child, from diagnosis to life after the show. They discuss parenting challenges, nurturing independence, sibling dynamics, and how to embrace each child's unique path.

Perfect for autism parents, fans of the show, and anyone navigating parenting a neurodivergent child.

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