Things Not To Say During A Tantrum

I like it when kids tell their first lies, which I explain in today's episode.In this episode of Toddlers Made Easy, I walk you through:Why toddlers “lie” (fantasy and reality blur, wishful thinking, and they’re too young to know the difference yet)How to respond with empathy ins ...  Show more

Do you feel like the bad guy most days? Like all you do is say no and break up fights?In this episode, I share two ways to get your child’s cooperation without saying no. And I start with a Nana moment I wish I could take back.You’ll learn:The YES GAP: the small window before han ...  Show more

How do you talk to your toddler when they meltdown? What can we say to hold space for our littles in the moment?

In this episode, I share how to talk to kids during a tantrum. I talk about what to say and how to spea ...

Tantrums are a universal parenting challenge—they can feel overwhelming, embarrassing, or downright exhausting. But what if you had a simple, practical way to respond that actually helps your child learn to calm down? In this follow-up episode, I’m joined by Chris Lake, educator, ...  Show more

Lots of blogs/experts will tell you what NOT to do during a tantrum… but what do you actually DO? Sit there? Phone a friend? Close your eyes really tight and pretend it’s not happening? Let’s figure out what we CAN DO to help during these times. We all know that frustration and a ...  Show more