Respectful Parenting: Janet Lansbury Unruffled The Best Response to Our Children's Turbulent Emotions
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Dec 2, 2025 Parents explore the maze of their children's emotions, from a toddler rejecting comfort during meltdowns to a child feeling unloved amidst sibling rivalry. Janet emphasizes trusting feelings to foster resilience and calm within the family. She advises on how to handle tantrums without letting them dictate the family's routine. Modeling calmness rather than instructing children to calm down is discussed, as well as the importance of validating emotions for stronger connections.
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Trust The Feeling Process
- Trust your child's feelings rather than rushing to fix them for your comfort.
- Trusting feelings helps children become resilient, emotionally agile, and reduces challenging behavior.
Wait For Comfort To Be Initiated
- Wait for your child to seek comfort instead of offering hugs immediately after a meltdown.
- Be available and show acceptance, but let the child initiate physical comfort on their own timing.
Don't Rush Or Instruct Calming
- Avoid instructing toddlers to 'calm down' or forcing breathing techniques during tantrums.
- Model calm for yourself and simply notice their self-soothing without pressuring them to stop feeling.