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In my last podcast episode, I explained the causes of tantrums in toddlers and young preschoolers; you can avoid some tantrums by avoiding common triggers. I also explained that you can’t actually avoid all tantrums, because kids commonly tantrum when they are frustrated and you can’t always avoid a child becoming frustrated.

In this episode, I explain some effective ways to respond to unavoidable tantrums.

Overview

• What not to do!
• Keeping your child safe
• Time-in
• Mentoring the child through the big feelings
• Modeling calm

Resources

Parenting with Grace by Greg and Lisa Popcak

Playful Parenting by Lawrence Cohen

The Neufeld Institute (great parenting classes)