Your first instinct during a toddler's tantrum is often to talk them through it, but this can actually make the meltdown worse. When a child is overwhelmed, their brain shuts down the language center, turning words into noise and increasing their stress.
Instead of more talking, your child needs a different kind of support when their nervous system is flooded with stress hormones.
This week’s video shows you exactly what to do when words won’t help.
Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9vhawjLEtSw
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