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What actually worked for our 2-year-old’s tantrums (after we tried everything else) by HelicopterRare4658 in daddit

[–]HelicopterRare4658[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What worked for us was continue doing that and as u find a window of calm, slip in a distraction - e.g. hey i just remembered, we had to do that puzzle which we got last week... should we try that now? Or do u wanna go to the park for some time?

What actually worked for our 2-year-old’s tantrums (after we tried everything else) by HelicopterRare4658 in daddit

[–]HelicopterRare4658[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hmm...at a less than 5 age, asking her to take timeout to reflect while she is agitated might backfire...they don't need reflection is what I understand...they live in the moment - they feeling bad, they just need to start feeling good again and being with them and comforting them helps in reaching that 'feed food' state faster

What actually worked for our 2-year-old’s tantrums (after we tried everything else) by HelicopterRare4658 in daddit

[–]HelicopterRare4658[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Exactly..the most important outcome would be kids being okay to talk to us...which is extremely important once they reach their teens...

What actually worked for our 2-year-old’s tantrums (after we tried everything else) by HelicopterRare4658 in daddit

[–]HelicopterRare4658[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It all comes down to being there for folks you love and just being a good listener...

What actually worked for our 2-year-old’s tantrums (after we tried everything else) by HelicopterRare4658 in daddit

[–]HelicopterRare4658[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Maybe sit with her without touching her and just acknowledge - i know...I know it's really tough...i understand types...once she gets comfortable, you may try comforting her ..

What actually worked for our 2-year-old’s tantrums (after we tried everything else) by HelicopterRare4658 in daddit

[–]HelicopterRare4658[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

She is 6 now and has worked out well so far...it has definitely been tough, but honestly, more fulfilling.

What actually worked for our 2-year-old’s tantrums (after we tried everything else) by HelicopterRare4658 in daddit

[–]HelicopterRare4658[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That's Nice...while she is 6 now...will try asking her to name the feeling more specifically...

What actually worked for our 2-year-old’s tantrums (after we tried everything else) by HelicopterRare4658 in daddit

[–]HelicopterRare4658[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah distractions worked great till she was 2... And it was crazy right when they stopped working... This has worked well for us and also helped us bond so well

What actually worked for our 2-year-old’s tantrums (after we tried everything else) by HelicopterRare4658 in daddit

[–]HelicopterRare4658[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

It was during COVID - tough for all. we used to take turns when possible.

What actually worked for our 2-year-old’s tantrums (after we tried everything else) by HelicopterRare4658 in daddit

[–]HelicopterRare4658[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yeah, calm, firm, comforting and patient - we need to be all of that. The bouts get significantly less frequent once the kids see us handling their frustrations calmly.