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Who knew we can use our breathing to help a toddler tantrum

Name: Who knew we can use our breathing to help a toddler tantrum
Uploaded: 2024-07-19T16:05:05+00:00
Duration: 43 s
Channel: Camilla McGill
Description: In this short video, the speaker addresses parents who feel overwhelmed when a toddler’s tantrum begins. She advises the first step is for the parent to…

19 Jul 2024 · 1 min

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In this short video, the speaker addresses parents who feel overwhelmed when a toddler’s tantrum begins. She advises the first step is for the parent to pause and take deep breaths, emphasizing that a calm parent helps the child regulate emotions. She demonstrates a simple technique: while breathing, trace a finger around the open fingers of the other hand for one to two minutes. The speaker stresses that the parent’s calmness directly benefits the child and encourages viewers to try the method and share results.

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You watch as your kid's tantrum kicks off and you feel powerless. What are we supposed to do? It can feel very triggering, especially when we're being observed by others. So the best thing as a first step to managing tantrums is to stop and take some deep breaths ourselves. All the research shows that when a parent stays calm and is able to regulate their emotions, the child benefits. You can also take a finger from one hand and trace it around your open fingers while you do the breathing. Do this for a minute or maybe two, but as long as you can. And we need to remember that the calmer we are, the better it is for them. Try it and let me know how well it works.