How to handle tantrums? I always say you ignore tantrums, but you're right there, you're not on your phone or anything, you look like you're waiting for a bus. As soon as the tantrum stops, I would say oh, you're all done. You want to go read a book? If they know they're loved and you’re meeting their needs, tantrums tend to diminish in duration, frequency and intensity by being ignored. So you don't validate a tantrum if you are addressing all those feelings the rest of the time. Looking for ex

Is it good to walk away from tantrums for a three year old? Here’s my take on tantrums. I ignore the actual tantrum, but I never walk away from one. I stand right there - look like you're filing your nails or look like you're waiting for a bus. Don't go on your phone, don't get into a conversation, you're just calmly waiting for it to end. You want them to know that you’re right there remaining calm during the tantrum, but you're just waiting for it to finish. Looking for the first step to start

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