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Back in episodes 4 and 5 (I said 3 and 4 on the show – oops!), I talked about tantrums in toddlers and preschoolers; I explained why they have tantrums and how you can respond to them effectively.
What about our bigger kids? Yep, big kids have tantrums, too! It’s not your imagination! In this podcast episode, I address tantrums in big kids – why they have them and how to address them.
Breakdown of Show
- What’s a tantrum? Review of toddler/preschooler tantrums.
- Why do older kids still have tantrums if they’re developing emotional control?
- Distress tantrums in big kids: Big kids can become overwhelmed just like little kids. Tips for responding to distress tantrums.
- Alpha tantrums in big kids: Big kids sometimes try to control or resist their parent’s lead with a tantrum. What’s an alpha child? How do we deal with their alpha tantrums in a developmentally safe way?
Resources
The Science of Parenting by Margot Sunderland (book mentioned)
6 Ways Our Kids Attach to Us: my podcast explaining the 6 phases of attachment (as mentioned)
Does Your Child Have an Alpha Complex by Gordon Neufeld (short article)
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