Tantrums & meltdowns

Scripts for the loudest ten minutes of the day - what to say, what to skip, and how to repair afterwards without a lecture.

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In-the-moment tantrum scripts

Ten calm sentences for when everything is loud.

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In-the-moment tantrum script

Words to say when they're melting down.

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Hitting, biting and throwing

Stop the behavior, keep the connection.

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When they don't listen the first time

Fewer repeats, more follow-through.

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Potty training plan

Readiness, method, and accident recovery.

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I yelled - now what?

Repair scripts for after a hard moment.

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Meltdown in public

A plan for the grocery store floor.

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Common questions

What should I say during a tantrum?
Short, calm, repeated phrases work better than reasoning. The script prompt gives you a line-by-line response for your child's age and trigger.
How do I handle a meltdown in public?
You need a plan before you're in the aisle. The public meltdown prompt gives an exit strategy, a script, and what to do about onlookers.

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