

Spill the Baby Tea with Helen: Discipline 101 - Navigating Those Toddler Tantrums
Oct 23, 2024
Dive into the rollercoaster of parenting toddlers! Discover how to navigate discipline with warmth and effectiveness. Explore the balance between timeouts and nurturing time-ins, plus techniques for fostering emotional growth. Enjoy personal stories that highlight both challenges and joy, including tackling toddler tantrums. Equip yourself with positive reinforcement strategies and learn to set compassionate boundaries. Whether you're in the thick of it or preparing for the journey, there’s plenty of encouragement and practical advice to glean!
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Disciplining Toddlers
- Consider positive discipline, time-ins, natural consequences, logical consequences, and setting clear boundaries.
- Choose methods promoting positive behavior and emotional regulation, not just punishment.
Batman Costume Tantrum
- Helen bought her son a Batman costume, which led to a tantrum when it was time to remove it.
- Gentle parenting and redirection eventually worked, but it highlighted the challenges of discipline.
Grandma's 90th Birthday
- Helen shares a heartwarming story about celebrating her grandmother's 90th birthday with a family trip to Seattle.
- The trip reinforced the importance of family and making time for loved ones.