I'm on a 52 books in 52 weeks challenge. Week 1: The master and the margarita.
I've also just purchased a couple of "gentle discipline" books so hopefully I'll get those soon. We're in what I'm hoping is the middle of temper tantrum-ness. Yes I just made up a word. I'm really at a loss about what to do most of the time in re: to tantrums. I've found what doesn't work is trying to hug her (OW!), but sometimes singing rock a bye baby does calm her. I found the Baby Book by Sears really helpful so I just ordered the discipline book. I'm quite skeptical about "gentle" discipline but don't believe in spanking..and so to say the least I am completely confused.
I'm trying to see the tantrums in a positive light, she is learning independance and makes it quite clear to me that she knows what she wants. B is also learning that she doesn't get what she wants all the time (also a good thing). But it's hard to watch her get so upset.
I know she's probably stressed out about switching daycares, and her dad being away for a bit.
I need to figure out how to let her express her emotions without hurting herself/me or causing too big of a scene when we're out (although the scene isn't really what I care about..it's her not hurting herself when she's wailing on the floor).
Tips? Thoughts? Book recommendations?
Oh, the temper tantrums. How I hated them.
ReplyDeleteHonestly, I tried a few things but the only thing that really made a difference was letting my kid outgrow them. In time she learned to speak well, and better regulate her emotions. I just wasn't able to find any 'magic solution', and I'm not really sure any exist.
Anyways, good luck to you. It really does get better as they get older.