Responding to tantrums, meltdowns and upsets

Meltdowns, tantrums and big expressions of emotions are inevitable, especially in the early years. But how can we respond to soothe our child rather than escalate things for our child? And how can we make sure that we don't explode in the midst of it all? 

If you struggle with:

• keeping your cool when your children's emotions explode

• understanding what actually happened that led to a massive expression of anger/upset/sadness

• responding in a way that helps your child move through feelings (without adding fuel to the fire)