A parent handles their child's ice cream tantrum while a critical mother-in-law watches. The speaker models a calm response: acknowledge different parenting styles, validate the child's big feelings, set a clear boundary, and skip the scolding. A free tantrum guide is available.
'Give me an ice cream now!' Your child screams in front of your mother-in-law. He's overtired and totally out of routine, and she says, 'That child needs a good telling off. You're far too soft. You mustn't indulge this sort of behaviour.' If you're a parent who wants to raise kids with compassion and boundaries, what do you do? I know how painful it is to hear this sort of criticism of your child. Here's what I suggest you say: I know you raised your kids in the way you thought was best at the time. I'm doing the same with mine and it's different. Tom has big feelings that trigger his meltdowns and we're helping him to express what he wants without screaming, but he's not there yet. We know that being tired and out of routine makes him worse. We're not going to give him the ice cream, but we won't tell him off for his feelings. Want some help with my free guide to managing tantrums and mood swings? Drop a yes below and also give me a like and If you like this.
