Goodbye tantrums, hello solutions: A practical guide to managing strong emotions at home.
Tantrums are a normal, yet challenging, phase in the development of our little explorers aged 3 to 6. Does your home sometimes turn into an emotional battleground? Don't worry, you're not alone! The key isn't to eliminate them, but to teach them how to manage those big emotions.
First, you must relax, take a breath, and remember that your little one is learning to master their emotions. You must remain calm, help your child breathe (inhale and exhale) so you can talk. No one can understand each other by shouting.
Keep in mind, and this is very important, that children learn by observation and tend to replicate what they see. With this, I want to tell you that you also need to control yourself in situations that can generate stress for you, especially in front of them.
Here's a quick, step-by-step guide:
- Validate their feelings: First and foremost, tell them, "I understand you're frustrated/angry." Acknowledging their emotion is the first step to calming down.
- Stay calm: Your calm is their anchor. If you get upset, the situation will escalate. Take a deep breath and speak in a soft voice.
- Offer limited choices: Once the storm subsides a bit, give them a sense of control. "Do you want to put away your toys or read a story?"
- Set clear boundaries: Empathy doesn't mean giving in. If there's a "no," it must be firm and consistent. "I understand your anger, but we can't hit."
- Teach them to name: Help them put a name to what they're feeling: "You're very upset because..." This gives them vocabulary for the future.
- Celebrate small wins: Positively reinforce them every time they try to manage their frustration or calm down.
Remember, every tantrum is an opportunity to teach them emotional resilience. Together we can turn those difficult moments into valuable lessons!
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