tantrums
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When my girl throws a tantrum, I will offer hugs and will say things like "I know you wanted xyz and it can be hard to not get what you want when you want it. We will do/get (insert thing) when (insert time frame)" Like yesterday she was trying to take out a dirty cooking spoon from the dishwasher and I kept putting it back in and said "when I've loaded the dishwasher, I will get you a clean one" If it's something small and insignificant (like a cooking spoon) I just let her have the thing AFTER I've done what I need to do. If its something big like wanting to climb on her highchair (dangerous) I will redirect to something she can climb on.
I find with my boy, it’s all about redirecting - distracting and starting a new activity or swapping what they’re holding/trying to eat for something they are allowed to play with/chew on.
Following because we're in this rough stage too
When I go to the bathroom, my son follows me. After I was my hands he wants to linger and try to talk me into giving him a bath. I do baths at night so when I tell him not right now, we can do bath later he usually sits on the floor so we can't leave. I let him have his tantrum for a few seconds and then direct him out of the bathroom to a toy or something he can do. There is nothing wrong with letting them express themselves in the only way they know how to right now. I don't give into it, and I don't discipline it either. I may say "I understand your upset, we can't....right now, we can when...." and I leave it at that.
At this point it’s just redirecting and giving love 🥹 trying to understand and be patient. They’re just full of feelings they can’t control or express properly yet. And omg could you imagine not being able to communicate your needs properly 😭 so frustrating for them
Just keep doing what you’re doing honestly. Talk to him thru his emotions. Tantrums are just inevitable with toddlers unfortunately lol