In this episode, Dr. Cathryn shares the biggest mistake parents make during tantrums and why trying to reason, explain, or “fix” the meltdown too quickly often makes things worse. Through a personal story from her years as a pediatrician and mom, she explains what’s really happening inside a child’s brain during a tantrum and how a calmer, big-hearted response helps children build emotional regulation over time, without chipping away at their dignity or self-esteem.

• Why tantrums often get bigger when parents talk too much during the peak of the meltdown

• What children actually need when the emotional part of the brain takes over

• How to stay calm, hold boundaries, and help your child through overwhelming feelings without becoming permissive

Planning on potty training soon? Dr. Cathryn also shares details about her free Potty Without Pushback workshop, where you’ll learn a calmer, big-hearted approach to potty training that encourages cooperation and better behavior without chipping away at your child’s self-esteem or dignity.

RESOUCES

The Potty Without Pushback workshop

Finally, A Kinder, Calmer Way To Ditch Diapers For Good

YOU'LL WALK AWAY KNOWING HOW TO:

Potty train without tears, tantrums or tension
Avoid potty resistance altogether
Handle accidents or setbacks calmly
Teach your child, "I'm the boss of my body!"

SAVE YOUR FREE SEAT HERE

Toddlers Made Easy online course

Potty Training Made Easy online course

The Big-Hearted Sleep Solution mini-class

Toddlers Made Easy book

200 Big-Hearted Scripts

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