Parenting Children - September 19, 2012

Day 36 - Helping our children manage their anger - Toddler tantrums

Parenting Children Ages 0-10

• normal toddler behavior between twenty months and four years old
• you are not a bad parent
• remember HALT
• think ahead - distractions, choices, routines

When faced with full-blown tantrum

• assume impassive face and body language
• if in public, stay close or hold with firm hug till anger subsides
• once over don't show too much relief

Question:
For you, what will be hardest about reacting to a tantrum in this way? Why?

From Series: "Parenting Children Ages 0-10"

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  • presents need not be expensive
  • they can have a high emotional value
  • not be used as a substitute for words, time,
  • or touch
  • recognize when a child is expressing love
  • through wanting to give you a present
  • teach them the value of waiting for something
  • (“delayed gratification)

What presents might your child(ren) find thoughtful?  Which of the five love languages was most important for you as a child?

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