Positive Parenting Tips for Tantrums
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Struggling with tantrums in your home and looking for a positive parenting, or gentle parenting, solution? Here are my best tips for parenting through a toddler tantrum without yelling including how to talk to your toddler!
Tips for Toddler Tantrums
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Take A Deep Breath: Yes, you! Before you respond to your child, take a deep breath. Find your center of gravity and don’t fire back with your first reaction (which likely is frustration).
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Hug It Out: I have to give my husband all the credit for this one. Ever since the kids were little when they would start to freak out he would give them a BIG squeeze. Every time he would they would instantly melt in his arms.
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Acknowledge Feelings & Name Their Emotion (or explain what you see): “You seem super frustrated right now” is a great example of acknowledging their feelings and putting a name to their big emotions. Kids don’t automatically know what they are feeling or that it has a place and or name.
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Reflect & Redirect: “You are very frustrated right now because XYZ. I understand how frustrating that may seem” After sympathizing with your child, help to redirect them to a new activity.
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