Life Kit Your kid is having a tantrum in public. Now what?
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Sep 26, 2024 
Celina Benavides, a developmental psychologist and professor at Oxnard College, joins journalist Emily Siner to tackle the tricky issue of public tantrums. They share effective strategies for parents to manage their child's outbursts calmly, including techniques like 'butterfly hugs' for emotional regulation. They also discuss preparation for outings, the importance of teaching emotional awareness, and how to foster resilience through post-meltdown debriefs. Together, they explore navigating public parenting dynamics with empathy and communication.
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Managing Meltdowns
- Stay calm during a child's meltdown, take deep breaths, and try to regulate yourself.
- Redirect their attention by offering choices and engaging in calming activities.
Preventing Tantrums
- Prepare children for emotional triggers by practicing calming techniques like deep breathing or butterfly hugs.
- Discuss expectations before going to potentially triggering locations.
Navigating Shopping Trips
- Prepare your child for potentially triggering situations like shopping trips by explaining what to expect and setting boundaries in advance.
- Involve kids in the shopping process by having them help select and put items in the cart.