Respectful Parenting: Janet Lansbury Unruffled

The Best Way to Deal with Intense Tantrums

Dec 5, 2018

Explore the challenges of dealing with intense tantrums in toddlers, emphasizing the importance of empathy and patience. Learn how to navigate through meltdowns by trusting the process and allowing children to express their emotions authentically. Discover the benefits of supporting children through intense emotions and fostering their emotional growth and resilience.

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Trust the child's emotional release process during tantrums to create a safe space for expression.

Letting go of control during tantrums empowers children to self-regulate and fosters emotional resilience.

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Understanding Toddler Tantrums

Parents can often feel overwhelmed by their toddler's tantrums, struggling to find effective strategies to handle them. Janet Lansbury suggests that instead of trying to control the tantrum, parents should trust the child's process of emotional release. By not engaging with the child's demands during a tantrum, parents create a safe space for the child to express and release intense emotions. Understanding that tantrums are a normal part of development and allowing children to navigate their feelings independently can lead to healthier emotional regulation.

Introduction

2min

Navigating Toddler Tantrums

4min

Trusting the Process of Children's Meltdowns

2min

Navigating Intense Tantrums with Compassion

7min

Trusting Children through Intense Emotions

3min

Janet responds to an email from a parent who says she feels like a failure when dealing with her two-year-old’s tantrums. She writes: “We’ve been great at heading them off before they begin and recognizing why they’re happening, but we are completely at a loss what to do once we’re stuck with one.” She’s tried several different strategies without success.

For more advice on common parenting issues, please check out Janet's best-selling books on audio, FREE with a 30-day trial membership at Audible (adbl.co/2OBVztZ).

Also, her exclusive audio series "Sessions" is available for download. This is a collection of recorded one-on-one consultations with parents discussing their most immediate and pressing concerns (www.SessionsAudio.com).

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