If you have a toddler, you're living inside of a tantrum tornado🌪️ And as hard as it is for us parents, we can assure you that these tantrums aren’t happening because your toddler is “spoiled,” or “manipulative, or "needy,” or "bossy.” They have everything to do with normal, healthy brain development. Here's the DL on those toddler tantrums: 🧠 Their brains haven’t yet formed the areas that help manage emotions 🌪 Since they don’t have strong language skills yet, they express through their bodies ⚡️Their concept of time is totally different, so they can’t understand why something can’t happen RIGHT NOW ✨Toddlers have a lot of emotion and energy and, just like adults, need a HEALTHY release in the way of crying But, the way that WE, the parents, respond to the tantrum can either shorten the duration + intensity - or make it last longer + go harder.🤯 🌈 When we say, "Stop crying!" "calm down" → just like if someone told YOU to "calm down" when YOU'RE upset, they're gonna explode MORE, longer, harder. 🌈 When we say, "FINE! One more episode of Elmo" → your kid just learned next time they should tantrum harder, + longer to get that Elmo. So, instead, the key to taming those tantrums? ✨ACCEPT THEM✨ Here's your 🌪️ script: ✨SEE THEM: “I hear you really wanted more iPad time NOW.” ✨OK THE FEELING: “It’s ok to feel mad/sad that iPad time is over for today.” ✨BOUNDARY: “We will have more iPad time tomorrow.” Notice how “allowing the tantrum” doesn’t equal “allow them to have anything they want.” They’re allowed to ask, and we’re allowed to hold boundaries. Support them through their upset feelings. You'd be SHOCKED by how simply saying, "I see you're feeling mad/sad. That's tough." Can be a game changer in and of itself. ✨Struggling with tantrums, power struggles and disciplining in a way that both WORKS and protects your child's self esteem? Our course is here to help! For parents with kids aged 1-6. Link in bio✨