As parents, we\u2019re hoping for a quick solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What parents tend to do, but what often doesn’t work, is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u274c Asking questions: \u201cWhat’s going on?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u274c Trying\u00a0to appease: “Ah, well, it’s not that bad, is it?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u274c Giving advice: \u201cIf you talk like that, I really can’t understand you!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The good news about all this is that tantrums are a completely normal and healthy behavior in kids. They\u2019re an essential part of a child’s development. Children still need to learn how to regulate their emotions and communicate when things don’t go the way they want. That’s why they scream, cry, and hit us when they\u2019re angry – they just haven\u2019t yet learned that this kind of response isn\u2019t acceptable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So, what can you do during a tantrum?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2705 Keep calm, and they’ll calm down too. Some children like to get a comforting hug, others prefer their space. Either way, stay close and let your child know that their feelings are valid and you are willing to help them understand their feelings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2705 Guide your child in expressing his feelings but do not go along with them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2705 Keep it safe: If your child is hitting\/kicking others around them, make it clear that you are there for your child’s safety and yours: \u201cI can’t let you hit me and hurt yourself. Show how angry you are by stamping on the ground.” Later, at a quieter time, you can reiterate the rules and limits of expressing anger.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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