The Tantrum Survival Guide: Tune In to Your Toddler's Mind (and Your Own) to Calm the Craziness and Make Family Fun Again

Summary

If you are the parent of a toddler or preschooler, chances are you know a thing or two about tantrums. While those epic meltdowns can certainly be part of "normal" toddler behavior, they are still maddening, stressful, and exhausting—for everyone involved. What can you do to keep your cool and help your child calm down? Rebecca Schrag Hershberg, child psychologist and mother of two, has a unique understanding of both the science behind tantrums and what works in the heat of the moment to nip blowups in the bud. With her customizable plan, you'll learn:

&#9679 Why your toddler's developing brain is hardwired for "big emotions."

&#9679 What you may be doing (unintentionally) to encourage outbursts.

&#9679 Ways to use structure and routines to help your child feel secure.

&#9679 How to reduce tantrums at tough times of day, from wake-up to bedtime.

&#9679 Strategies for managing tantrums under difficult circumstances, from travel to moving to divorce.

&#9679 Ways to deepen your parent–child connection—starting right now.