and they obviously are learning about us and about what the patterns are in the daily life.

And we're responsible to kind of be the ones to kind of go through the patterns of the daily routine,

explain to them what's happening, and just kind of be ready and calm for the big feelings,

which is really hard after a long busy day at work.

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On this episode of Monday Mornings with Dr. Mona, I welcome a mom from the PDT community,

Lauren. And she's asking all about why my child is acting out more when I'm home from work

and also how to navigate this really real situation. So make sure you tune in to the conversation.

Hey, Lauren, so tell me what is on your mind today as a mom?

Well, I work outside the home. I do work in a hospital setting so I do have shift work and I've

been known as saying I was excited to go back to work. I was ready to go back to work.

But I work long days and when I get home or the day after whenever the shift ends,

when I see my three-year-old, there is some more acting out, undesirable behaviors,

and it's really been difficult not to take it personally or think that it's not my fault,

or I don't know, but it's me. Well, I hear you. I'm sure a lot of our listeners can relate to

this comment about if you do work outside the home or you go for a trip or whatever. You leave

your child and you come back and all of a sudden they're like a different kid. You're like,

what's going on? Like meltdowns, tantrums, asking, whining, pleading, like all the words in

terminology that every toddler goes through. And you said your child is three years old, right?

Yes. Yes. They're separate from you, but also they love your connection and attention,

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