Managing Tantrums
What can help de-escalate a tantrum by encouraging calmness and showing empathy.
Labeling your child’s feelings?
When preventative approaches like consistent rules and routines aren't enough, what else can we try?
Give warnings
Is sibling rivalry normal? True or false.
True
What is the maximum amount of daily screen time for 2-5 year old's?
One hour
Positive Discipline helps children....
Make good choices, treat others with respect, develop self control and know the consequences of their actions.
To prevent a tantrum in a public place, you can bring along one of these as a distraction tool.
A toy or a snack, or playing a game
Name some ways to reward children without costing money$
Special time with you: going to the park, shooting hoops, movie and popcorn, extra privileges' etc.
Is there an upside to sibling rivalry?
Yes, its them practicing conflict resolution and getting along with others.
What can help ensure your child isn't spending too much time on screens?
Screen time rules and schedule.
Positive discipline does NOT....
Force children to obey, break trust, cause guilt, reject, hurt, shame or criticize.
Name two ways to prevent Temper Tantrums?
Create and follow consistent rules and routines. Model and practice staying calm.
What is an example of a natural consequence?
Younger child: If you refuse to wear your mittens, your hands will get cold.
Older child: If you choose to not eat your dinner, you will be hungry.
Name a couple of good family rules that promote the safe use of screens?
Screens only in area's where they can be supervised by an adult.
Use available parental controls.
Is it okay to comfort your child when they have a temper tantrum?
If it helps them settle, absolutely.
What is a logical consequence?
The Consequence fits the crime
Younger child: If you refuse to clean up your Lego, you lose it for a rest of the day.
Older child: If the rule is no devices after lights out and you're caught. Devices might have to be turned in a night or you might lose the use for a bit, until trust can be re-established.
When little people are overwhelmed by big emotions, it is our job to.....
share our calm. not join their chaos.
L.R. Knost
What is the the formula for using time outs?
1 minute for every year old the child is, and not suggested for under two years old.