HANDLING YOUR CHILD'S TANTRUMS

Whether a toddler or a teen, dealing with a child’s tantrums can be a hard situation to navigate. Here are some things to avoid doing in this situation!

Firstly, it’s good to remember that children’s tantrums can take you to the edge of your patience, it can be overwhelming and even make you doubt yourself. So when a tantrum starts, this should be your cue to be uber-cool and calm, as you’re the adult that needs to set the tone - not your child! That said, this article is about learning what to avoid doing, so here goes!

NEVER SCREAM BACK AT YOUR CHILD

Toddlers scream because they lack emotional maturity, can’t express themselves exactly as they want verbally, and can’t handle the frustration of not being able to process the situation they are in. Never scream back at your child and handle a situation at this level!