Bathroom Break: Tantrums and meltdowns

When you're already stressed or overwhelmed, a little kid's tantrum can send you over the edge. It's intense!

It helps to remember that they're not screaming at you, not really — even though it may feel like that sometimes.

You don't have to fix anything in the moment! You can just breathe, and make sure they know you'll be there when they're ready. Later, you can talk about the feelings that may have led to the meltdown.

It's NOT easy though. How have you learned to cope with intense meltdowns?
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