Taming Toddler Tantrums Without Losing It!
Yesterday, my 3-year-old melted down in the grocery store—aisle 7, right next to the cereal. 🙈 I felt every eye on me, and honestly, I wanted to disappear. But after a LOT of trial and error, here’s what’s actually helped us survive those epic tantrums:
🔹 Get down to their level: I kneel and make eye contact. It helps my kiddo feel heard (even if I’m dying inside).
🔹 Name the feeling: I say, “You’re mad because you wanted the blue box, right?” It calms both of us down.
🔹 Offer choices: Instead of “no,” I give two options. Sometimes it’s just “Do you want to walk or ride in the cart?”—but hey, it works!
🔹 Keep snacks handy: Hanger is REAL. A granola bar has saved us more than once. 😅
🔹 Deep breaths together: We both inhale, exhale, and sometimes end up giggling. It’s magic.
🔹 Parent confession: I once tried bribing with candy. It backfired—now he expects it every time. Lesson learned!
How do you handle public meltdowns? Any tips I should try next time?
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