Handling Tantrums Without Losing Your Cool
Toddler & ChildFive calm-parenting techniques that actually work with big toddler emotions.
Sarah MansourParenting Coach
April 15, 20265 min read
A tantrum is not bad behaviour — it is a nervous system overload.
The 3 Cs: Calm, Connect, Correct
Lower yourself to their level, acknowledge the feeling, and wait for the storm to pass before problem-solving. Correction only lands after connection.
You are your child's co-regulator, not their opponent.