Raising Good Humans Navigating Tantrums: Concrete Tools For Parents w/ Alyssa Campbell
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Aug 29, 2025 In this engaging discussion, Alyssa Campbell, an early childhood educator and co-author of 'Tiny Humans, Big Emotions', shares invaluable insights into managing tantrums for children aged 18 months to school age. She delves into the emotional responses of young kids, explaining how different temperaments influence behavior. Alyssa introduces practical strategies, such as using the FACTS framework, and highlights the importance of validation and secure attachments. Her real-life examples make it relatable, offering parents actionable tools to foster emotional well-being in their little ones.
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Swing Pinch Tantrum Example
- Alyssa describes her 18-month-old daughter's pinch-and-push swing tantrum and how she intervened to keep both kids safe.
- She validated the daughter's feelings, offered proximity, and triaged attention to the sibling who was hurt.
Use Brief Validation Then Silence
- For some toddlers, use very short validation then pause to avoid escalation.
- Stay nearby silently after offering presence so the child can retreat and self-regulate.
Block-Throwing Two-Year-Old Story
- Alyssa recalls a two-and-a-half-year-old who threw blocks and grabbed hair when his play plan was threatened.
- She physically intervened, validated his plan, then used heavy work (putting away art supplies) to help him calm before problem-solving.
