Video Series: Dealing with Your Toddler’s Temper Tantrums
Toddler tantrums are normal, common and…frustrating. These short videos from Kiwi parents share tips on how to deal with this behaviour
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Tantrums while shopping with your toddlers
Viewing time: 1m 08s
What you will learn:
- Tamati tells us about his 3-year-old girls having a tantrum while shopping
- He advises planning ahead and telling your children what might be happening
- Are you going somewhere new? Who will they meet? How long will you stay? Keep your kids informed to reduce surprises
Accept that toddler tantrums are normal behaviour
Viewing time: 52 seconds
What you will learn:
- Paul describes his young boy having a tantrum in the mall
- He reminds us that, whilst it is hard, not getting frustrated is so important
- Our kids are just little and this is normal behaviour at this stage
- Paul advises to think about strategy – what could you do differently next time?
Talk about tantrums with your older kids
Viewing time: 44 seconds
What you will learn:
- Dorothy’s 5-year-old decided nothing is her fault – it’s everyone else’s
- Dorothy recommends talking to your children, properly – what has happened, what caused it?
- Encourage your older kids to talk about their feelings
How to deal with other people’s judgement
Viewing time: 42 seconds
What you will learn:
- Your kids will inevitably have tantrums in public
- Tara tells us that she felt really affected by other peoples judgement at first
- She would let bad behaviour ‘slide’ so as not to appear like a mean parent
- Tara reminds us: tantrums are normal at this stage!
- Look for other mums nodding in empathy while you are out – this is a community
Tons of tips for mums of under 5's
Check out the videos, resources, advice and useful information for parenting toddlers
SKIP is a nationwide network of individuals, community groups, government agencies, workplaces and national NGOs.
Their aim is for all children in New Zealand to be raised in a positive way by parents and caregivers who feel confident about managing children’s behaviour as part of a loving, nurturing relationship.
Mum+ loves their fun and informative website, packed with heaps of resources. Check it out here.
