True or False #18

Tantrums ≠ Bad Behavior — They’re Big Feelings in a Small Body

When your child throws a tantrum, they’re not being “naughty” — they’re probably overwhelmed, and their brain is still learning how to handle emotions.

What kids need:

✅ Safe space

✅ Calm adult presence

✅ Help naming their feelings (“You’re mad because the toy broke.”)

✅ Time – emotional regulation is a skill that takes years to develop!

Stay calm. Stay close. You’re building their emotional resilience, one meltdown at a time.

 

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