I can relate so much to this. Mine are 3.5 and 5.5 and I wish I could tell you it is going to be better soon. Some things get better and then new hards get added. 🙃
There’s only one tantrum trick I was told that worked. When they’re in what you think is middle to the end of a tantrum, point out something around them and call it the wrong color. They’re forced to stop and do what they do best, tell you that did something wrong. Then when they correct you, start laughing about how silly it was you said it was the wrong color, hopefully they also start laughing and you move on to the next tantrum-free 10 minutes.
Most of the time we tried it, it worked. A few times it enraged my daughter… so best of luck!
I can relate so much to this. Mine are 3.5 and 5.5 and I wish I could tell you it is going to be better soon. Some things get better and then new hards get added. 🙃
Oh yes! The new challenges do keep coming, but I love the perspective and totally agree. It’s always a new mix of challenges and wins.
There’s only one tantrum trick I was told that worked. When they’re in what you think is middle to the end of a tantrum, point out something around them and call it the wrong color. They’re forced to stop and do what they do best, tell you that did something wrong. Then when they correct you, start laughing about how silly it was you said it was the wrong color, hopefully they also start laughing and you move on to the next tantrum-free 10 minutes.
Most of the time we tried it, it worked. A few times it enraged my daughter… so best of luck!
I love this idea Mackenzie, thank you!!