Lesson Tag: temper tantrums

Does your toddler have meltdowns about even the smallest issues?  Are you amazed at how long a tantrum can last? Have you tried to help, and nothing seems to work?  You are not alone. Tantrums are a normal part of early development and parents can learn strategies to contain and prevent them.

After this class you will be able to:

• Positive approaches to help toddlers calm down 
• Ways to talk with your toddler about strong feelings
• How to promote resilience and prevent tantrums

Does your toddler have meltdowns about even the smallest issues? Are you stressed about going out in public because of your toddler’s tantrums? Young children are prone to tantrums for many reasons, but your calm is essential to help them regain balance. 

After this class you will be able to:

• Why tantrums occur at this age
• Triggers that set off tantrums
•  How caregivers can manage their own distress during tantrums

A better relationship with your child starts with helping them to understand and talk about their own feelings and the feelings of others. This skill is called “emotional intelligence” and it helps them to feel better about themselves and grow closer to you. As you help your child to develop more emotional intelligence it will naturally lead to less arguing and misbehaviors at home and help them to have stronger relationships throughout their life.

After this class you will be able to:

Understand Emotional Intelligence and why is it important
Help your child label emotions
Set and enforce limits