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Who knew that adding energy to your voice can tame a toddler tantrum!

Name: Who knew that adding energy to your voice can tame a toddler tantrum!
Uploaded: 2024-07-17T16:05:07+00:00
Duration: 50 s
Channel: Camilla McGill
Description: In this parenting advice segment, the speaker presents a second method for handling toddler tantrums: actively acknowledging the child's feelings while…

17 Jul 2024 · 1 min

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In this parenting advice segment, the speaker presents a second method for handling toddler tantrums: actively acknowledging the child's feelings while using an energetic tone of voice. The speaker argues that simply validating emotions can feel like “putting petrol on the fire” unless the validation is delivered with vocal energy. The segment provides concrete example phrases that name the child's specific grievance (e.g., wanting to be first in the car) and expresses sincere apology. After speaking, the parent is advised to pause, keep breathing, and continue listening, recognizing that the approach may not instantly resolve the tantrum but can help the child feel heard and eventually calm down.

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The second way to manage toddler tantrums, and you might want to know, does it really help to acknowledge their feelings? Maybe you think acknowledging their feelings is kind of like putting petrol on a fire, or you've tried it and it didn't work. This is possibly because you need to validate their feelings with some energy in your voice. So say something like, 'Oh no, I'm so sorry. I didn't realize how important it was for you to get in the car first before I strap the baby in.' 'That's why you're so upset. You wanted it to be you first, especially as so often you have to wait while I look after the baby.' Then wait and keep breathing. This won't always fix things immediately, and you might be thinking, 'You haven't seen my child. She can carry on for an hour,' which is why you need to listen on.