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Respectful Parenting: Janet Lansbury Unruffled
Should We Give a Screaming Toddler What He Wants?
Apr 10, 2019
This podcast discusses how to handle a toddler's screaming and demanding behavior. The host provides advice on setting boundaries, avoiding reinforcing negative behavior, and encouraging emotional expression. They explore different scenarios and strategies for effectively communicating with a toddler.
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- When a toddler screams and cries for what they want, it's important to give it to them calmly, acknowledging their emotions.
- During a tantrum, a child's demands are often not the true issue, and it's important to allow them to feel and process their emotions without giving in to specific demands.
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Scenario 1: Understanding and accepting emotions
In the first scenario, the podcast discusses how a child at 18 months may not be able to fully express their needs, leading to screaming and crying for things they want. In this case, it is recommended to give them what they're asking for, but at a calm pace without getting overwhelmed by their emotions. The podcast emphasizes that it's safe for the child to have these tantrums and that it's a normal developmental stage.
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