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Things Not To Say During A Tantrum

Toddlers Made Easy with Dr Cathryn

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How to Avoid Saying No to a Tantrum

Sometimes we may tell a little white lie in the hope of skipping or decreasing a tantrum. We can't use lies to avoid a problem in the same way we don't want our kids to do that. Tantrums are just a normal way for a toddler to express his emotions. Punishment, time out and threats won't reduce future tantrums. Our words can unintentionally communicate things like shame and guilt.

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