Meltdowns, tantrums, the terrible twos…. The toddler years are often characterized as a challenging time and there is some truth to the stereotype. 85 % of kids in the early years will have something we would all recognize as ‘a a tantrum’. https://lisaforsythe.com/2022/02/08/meltdowns-the-secrets-that-science-can-tell-us/

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2. Meltdowns – the secrets that
science can tell us.

3. Meltdowns – the secrets that
science can tell us.
Meltdowns, tantrums, the terrible twos…. The
toddler years are often characterized as a
challenging time and there is some truth to the
stereotype. 85 % of kids in the early years will have
something we would all recognize as ‘a a tantrum’.
It’s considered a normal developmental stage.

4. What is a meltdown?
A meltdown is a period of explosive and uncontrolled negative emotions.
Studies, using careful observation of toddlers and parent interviews
show that these meltdowns are not just one emotion. Most often
meltdowns are a short burst of anger followed by a longer period of
sadness or despair.

5. How can I best manage a
meltdown?
All very well you might say, I get it but what exactly should I do? This
three-step plan will help your little one find calm more quickly, and form
an investment their emotional literacy skills.

6. Step 1 – Make a diary and
look out for triggers.
You’ve probably heard this advice before. However, the added value
here is that you can use triggers to help your toddler understand their
feelings. So, for example, you might notice that getting dressed just
before breakfast is a common meltdown time.

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