Big Emotions vs. Dysregulation:The #1 Mistake Parents Make

If you’ve ever wondered… “Are these just big emotions, or is my child dysregulated?” — you’re not alone 💛 In this segment with CTV Your Morning, Tammy Schamuhn, R.Psych (Registered Psychologist) and Co-Founder of the Institute of Child Psychology (ICP) breaks down one of the most important parenting shifts: understanding the difference between big feelings vs. nervous system dysregulation. So many parents blame themselves when their child has intense meltdowns, panic, aggression, or emotional overwhelm — but Tammy explains why these moments aren’t “bad behaviour,” and why it’s not a parenting failure. In this video, Tammy shares: ✅ What dysregulation really is (and what it looks like at home) ✅ Why talking/lecturing doesn’t work in the middle of a meltdown ✅ What your child’s brain and body are doing in those intense moments ✅ Regulation-based strategies to support calm, connection, and safety ✅ Why parents need compassion — not guilt If your child feels “too emotional,” reacts strongly, or struggles to calm down once upset, this video will help you understand what’s happening beneath the behaviour — and how to respond with confidence. ✨ You’re not alone. You’re not failing. And your child isn’t broken. 💜 Learn more about parenting support, courses, and workshops at the Institute of Child Psychology: https://instituteofchildpsychology.com/ #TammySchamuhn #InstituteofChildPsychology #Dysregulation #BigEmotions #ParentingSupport #ChildPsychology #EmotionalRegulation #GentleParenting #NervousSystem #TraumaInformedParenting