Handling toddler tantrums · Lesson 2 of 3

Reconnect after the storm

When your child is ready, a quiet check-in or sitting close can be enough. On a calmer day, choose one familiar thing together that your child can reach for when they want comfort.

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Build a calm-down box and a spinner of calming moves

A shoebox of comforting things and a paper spinner of calming moves, made together on a calm day, offered rather than imposed.

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Find a small box and put one safe, familiar item inside, such as a soft cloth or a favourite board book. Show your child where it lives and let them choose whether to use it.