Solving problems is such an important life skill and one that we are constantly striving to perfect throughout life. As parents, we can sometimes take this responsibility out of our children’s hands. Sometimes it seems easier to solve their problems for them. We can feel like it’s our job, our responsibility. It helps them and […]

As most parents will probably tell you, they have gone through any number of embarrassing situations where their little angels have burst out in the most almighty of tantrums in the middle of the supermarket or parking lot, or anywhere where there’s lots of people present to witness the event. This is a particularly stressful […]

Acknowledge their emotions When children are experiencing a temper tantrum, they are typically not able to understand their emotions.  Therefore, it is vital to name these feelings for them. Something as simple as ‘You are really sad that we have to clean up the toys now. We can play again later’ can make a big […]

Temper tantrums are extreme outward expressions of a child’s feelings.  As many of you might already know, they can be scary for both children and parents. Although it may not feel this way in the moment, temper tantrums are actually positive as they are teaching a child’s brain how to manage stress in later life. […]