part 1: thoughts on tantrums and meltdowns with your toddler Tantrums, whining, meltdowns, screaming. Toddlerhood is rough. We have ALL been there. Even the Instagram-families you follow have these moments behind-the-scenes. Our website has all sorts of resources on supporting the social-emotional development and language development of your little one. There are a lot of reasons our little ones melt down: they are learning to manage big emotions, they do not have the language to express what they want or do not want, or sometimes they are just tired. In these moments, it is so tough to remain calm, but it is important that we are consistent with our kiddos, offering comfort and guidance. But fair warning—try to avoid bribes, treats, or toys. We have all seen the kiddo at the store melting down because he wants a candy bar in the checkout line; sometimes we’ve even been that parent with that kiddo ourselves!
One of our favorite resources (check out the free email courses on toddlers!) CanDoKiddo describes how “once your toddler knows something is a possibility, he feels entitled to it and is likely to inject some drama into your day to try to get it on every occasion that it’s a possibility.” She goes on: “I’m not saying that you can’t do special things for your kiddos or have treats or bust out of your routines or allow new privileges. But some ‘treats’ may make your life easy today but make it waaaaaaay harder in the long run.” For more information on this topic, check out www.candokiddo.com
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