Calm Parenting Podcast How to Turn Mad Toddlers, Teens & In Between Into Resilient Kids #535
Nov 12, 2025
Kids getting mad is a natural part of parenting. Learn how to handle tantrums with calmness and patience, while teaching toddlers important skills. Discover strategies to help older siblings adapt to new babies, and turn chores into fun challenges. Understand the difference between anxiety and defiance in teens, and how to set predictable limits. Explore the importance of protecting kids online and building trust through honest conversations. Responsibility can spark positive change in your child's behavior!
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Kids Need Parents To Be The Grown-Up
- Children will be mad when you set limits because their brains are not fully developed and they test boundaries to learn how life works.
- Parents must remain the grown-up and provide steady limits even when it's uncomfortable for both parties.
Stay Calm During Toddler Tantrums
- Sit calmly through toddler tantrums and keep an even, matter-of-fact tone so you don't emotionally yield to the outburst.
- Refuse to change your decision for tantrums and teach the child disappointment is normal by not giving in.
Give A Calming Task After Upsets
- After a tantrum, offer a helpful, controllable task like opening a jar or moving a bag to restore agency and calm.
- Then teach the child to ask instead of demand to build better emotional control and communication.