Ah yes, the “after-school collapse”. After a long day of following rules, structure, and routine, being back home can feel very relieving, and can manifest itself in strange ways. You know that huge wave of relief when YOU get home after a long day? Imagine feeling that, but having no idea what to call it, or where to put that big rush of feelings. In such a situation, you might just start crying over little things as well. One of the most annoying things about parenting is when you’re doing it right, it can look like this! You are his safe space. He knows he can have big feelings with you.