We’ve all been there. The dreaded meltdown of our overtired or hungry little one. I recall a public tantrum on the promenade by the beach in LA with my then-toddler. All eyes on me. It was not fun! But as the adult, we have to keep it cool and that can be a challenge. In this piece for Motherly, I give tips for creating mantras and other advice for keeping yourself centered and calm during your toddler’s mighty tantrum. Read More
The Secret to Getting Your Child Out the Door (and on time and without a fuss)
It is a top challenge for parents to get your child out the door. This is an activity that many of you argue, and I agree, should be much simpler and yet it tends to be one of the most frustrating moments of the day, with morning tussles often being the hardest. I recently received this note from the parents of a spirited four-year-old. Does this situation sound familiar to you?
“From the minute our daughter wakes up, we are walking on eggshells waiting for her to erupt. The mornings are a nightmare. Demands, meltdowns, rudeness, refusing to eat or get dressed. What do we do to make the mornings better?” [Read more…]
That bratty monster you fear is only trying to find his place in the world
I’ve heard a wide range of parenting concerns, worries and questions over the years. Common themes arise again and again, in different forms but with similar challenges. This month, I’ll address something parents of toddlers are all familiar with: erratic behavior—you know, when your child suddenly starts acting like a monster that you cannot control.
I recently received this email from a frustrated and worried couple: “Our 4 year old son is a happy, talkative, sweet little boy. But, in the past two months he has become a surly, easily upset kid. He gets mad, screams, yells and makes outrageous demands including that one of us do everything for him in no time. He has changed… and we are missing the child he used to be and are not sure if we should be worried. Is something wrong? And how do we help him?” [Read more…]
How to Parent a Temperamental Toddler
The Chicago Tribune interviewed Tovah Klein for some comforting advice on handling a child’s temper tantrums and a better understanding of how a toddler’s developing mind is key for parents to navigate the challenges of raising their child.
5 ways to understand toddlers
from The Washington Post
“A key test is resisting the temptation to control everything,” said Tovah Klein, also known as “The Toddler Whisperer.” [Read more…]
