Tantrums: A Brain Under Construction
Regulate before you teach
During a tantrum, keep your child safe, lower your own voice and use very few words. The middle of overwhelm is not the moment for a lecture. Your calm presence helps even when it does not stop the feeling quickly.
Name and reconnect
Afterwards, use one simple feeling word and restate the boundary: 'You were angry. I would not let you hit.' Predictable meals, sleep and transitions can reduce preventable overload. Seek help if behavior regularly causes injury or you are struggling to keep anyone safe.
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