“Be kind and understanding but firm. Set boundaries but don’t be overly controlling! Be supportive, patient and consistent.” We come across such advice all the time, right?
We hear this advice all the time, but let’s be real—the real questions every parent is asking are, “Is this even possible?” and “How do I actually do it?”
That’s exactly what these blog posts are here for—to be your go-to guide for handling one of parenting’s toughest challenges: getting kids to listen (without completely losing your mind).
Let’s start with a quick overview of tantrums (because let’s be honest, that’s probably why you’re here) and see why kids throw tantrums in the first place…
What are tantrums and why they Happen?
Imagine this: You are stuck in traffic, hungry, and late for something important. How do you feel? Frustrated, right? Now imagine a toddler who’s hungry, tired, or doesn’t get what they want. They don’t know how to say, “I’m angry,” neither do they know how to handle these emotions so instead they cry, yell, or throw things.