Respectful Parenting: Janet Lansbury Unruffled Stuck in a Pattern of Frustration and Anger
Mar 7, 2023
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Behavior Reflects Emotional Crisis
- Toddler behavior often reflects emotional crisis during major life changes like a new sibling.
- Recognizing limit-pushing as a child's way to express emotions aids in understanding their actions.
Frustration Fuels Problem Cycle
- Parental frustration feeds a cycle of child distress and limit-testing behaviors.
- Seeing difficult behavior as a signal rather than defiance improves parental response.
Physical Limits Provide Security
- Children need to sense their parents can physically manage and protect them during difficult moments.
- Physical limit setting, when done lovingly, is essential for a child’s emotional security.