“Meltdown” is such a funny word to use for a tantrum.
The word itself actually comes from the nuclear industry. It refers to that horrific moment when the reactor core has burnt out of control, and at any given moment, radioactive dust will spew all over the sky.
Since there are only so many hours in the day, we figured that all the hours spent on the Internet must be subtracted from some other activity.
Young kids are not the most civilized dinner companions. Dinnertime can sometimes feel like sitting with a group of monkeys who like to throw and smear their food, and who have short attention spans once they are done eating. But, this is a critical time for developing family meals as a ritual.
We emphasize often the emotional weight that every child carries. About 1 in 5 kids will have a psychiatric disorder at some point during their childhood or adolescence. But, if you really want to talk high numbers, take a look at divorce.
When a family member dies, it can be one of the hardest times to manage. That pretty much goes without saying.