Tantrums are TRIGGERING.

Remember that if you were parented to be “seen and not heard” or sent to your room when you were a dysregulated child - tantrums are probably going to make you feel really triggered, perhaps enraged, certainly out of control.

You’re doing an AMAZING thing by choosing to parent in a way that is research based and that breaks intergenerational trauma.

Nobody can do this perfectly every time but trying is a great start. Take a deep breath and accept that what your child is doing is totally normal.

Tag a friend who’s struggling with a determined, emotional toddler.