For every moment at her worst, she always makes it up to me with a thousand of her at her very, very best.
He doesn’t need to yell so much now that he knows I'm there. Ready and present.
The technique from Big Little Feelings’ Deena Margolin is helpful for parents, too.
Here’s how to develop the 5 social-emotional skills your child needs to tame tantrums.
The next time you think a parent has it all together, this is a refreshing reminder that no one does.
In the short term, I wanted the embarrassment and shame to stop for me. However, in the long run, I want my child to grow up using her voice and embracing all of her feelings, not repressing them.
“If you can develop a sense of the patterns that are more likely to trigger tantrums for your child, you can play a little defense!"
Reduce the frequency, duration and intensity of tantrums.
In your presence, your child feels an emotional security that allows them to be vulnerable, unguarded and exposed.
Sometimes we all need a little help putting feelings into words.
Mamas really don't get enough credit.
There is a fundamental disconnect between parents and their little ones when…
It's a subconscious thing.
18. "You are having a tough time. Let's figure this out together."
Now that my kids are far beyond the toddler stage, I want to say from the other side, that tantrum isn't a reflection on you.
What a clinical psychologist wants you to know about kids who "act out."
This simple realization made dealing with my son's tantrums so much easier.
It's natural for kids to release their emotional, mental and physical energy as soon as the school day ends.
Anxious about the news? Try these stress-reducing exercises you and the kids can do together.
Designed by a therapist and educator, each creature is part of a collection that focuses on helping little ones deal with difficult emotions.