Monday Education

When kids are screaming crying, it may seem counterintuitive to hug them. The majority of the time, We’ve noticed this softens them and helps them feel okay faster. There are times where their tantrums are more physical and as a result, it’s better to give them space.

When we’ve set them up for success and we’ve given them a lot of empathy, and they still aren’t listening, remember not to negotiate. Sometimes it is best to disengage. Entering into a power struggle will only make matters worse. As a last resort, we go into timeout together.

Feeling heard and understood is one of the most valuable gifts we can give our kids especially when they’re acting out. So much of difficult toddler behaviour, or kids acting out in general, is simply them not having the words or the self-awareness to verbalize how they are feeling.

Give warnings and use a timer, Imagine if we were out for dinner at a friend’s house having a blast and suddenly our spouse interrupts we mid-conversation and says, We are leaving now, ushers we away from our friend.

Give two options with the same outcome, This is one of the simplest tips for parenting through difficult toddler behaviour. Giving two options with the same outcome makes a toddler feel in control. Meanwhile, we get them to agree to do what we would like done.