the Grown-Up
The first tip for handling tantrums is not having a tantrum yourself which includes yelling, raising one s voice, hitting, and outbursts of anger. Patience and self-control are best taught through modeling these behaviors. Be the calm one and show restraint when the child is out of control.
Allow the Child to Express Their Emotions
The natural reaction to a tantrum-throwing toddler is to tell him to stop crying and proceed to putting him on time out. Such were the tactics of a mom-of-two who switched her strategy with her second child. It was around this time that the mom learned how to handle a tantrum from her psychologist-friend.
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"Stop playing and eat breakfast!""Go and get dressed, now! We're going to be late!""Brush your teeth! Open your mouth! Just stay still!""How many times do I have to tell you?!!" Before you had kids did you ever imagine hearing yourself this way, engaged in the same daily battles day in, and day out? Sometimes do you just feel more like a drill sergeant in the army barking commands and orders, than the loving, kind, relaxed parent that you always dreamed you would be?
, The Salt Lake Tribune is reporting in-depth on the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on education.
In classrooms across Utah, students are taking mindful minutes before tests and asking for 10-minute breaks so they can refocus. Elementary students are learning how to name their emotions during circle times in the mornings, while teens delve into relationship skills not just in health class, but also in advisory periods and even driver’s ed.
This type of curriculum, called social emotional learning, is being added and expanded at Utah schools this year, helping students understand and manage emotions, build positive relationships, make responsible decisions and show empathy for others.
With all the societal confusion and uproar about COVID-9 and other issues that frequently accompany our schools and school personnel, today I want to offer a word of thanks for