We will be discussing how to respond to tantrums in this episode. I did a recent post on tantrums and I talked about the three things not to do during a tantrum and I got a lot of questions on this. So this episode I am going over 5 questions that were asked. I am going over ways to help during a tantrum and also things I have learned to change in how I handle situations. I hope you enjoy it! Please excuse my dog in the background, dogs have tantrums too!

How to Respond to Tantrums:

3 things not to do during a tantrum and why.
Why we want to hold space for our kiddo during a tantrum.
Why it’s important for kiddos to regulate their emotions and the effects it has on them.
Ways to help during a tantrum.
Make sure you are on my email list so that you can sign up for my first-ever Live workshop on tantrums, the information comes out this week!
How to handle tantrums around 15 months. A little different than when they are 3.
How framing the situation before a tantrum is helpful.
How using PARR (Pause, Acknowledge, Respond, Reflect) during tantrums can help cope with the situation easier.
Why keeping your calm is essential for your kiddo during a tantrum.
Advice for a teacher on how to handle tantrums in the classroom.
How I handled tantrums in the classroom in my past years of teaching.
Great quote from Dr. Becky Kennedy, author of Good Inside, Don't necessarily parent to be fair, parent the needs of your child.
Techniques to calm down during a tantrum.
The Starfish breathing to help stay calm during a tantrum or after.
Why I don’t like the saying “Use your words”.

Resources:

Make sure you are on my email list so that you can sign up for my first-ever Live workshop on tantrums, the information comes out this week!

Check out Episode 7 with how to use the starfish method with my good friend Harmony Slater.

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How to Respond to a Tantrum