Handling toddler tantrums · Lesson 3 of 3

Make one tricky transition easier

Think of the moment your child finds hardest to leave, whether it’s the park, a video or a game with a sibling. Give them a simple clue about what’s happening now and what comes next.

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Big feelings during transitions: what to say and what to try

Try one short phrase and a free now-and-next card when your child finds it hard to stop playing, leave the park or move to the next part of the day.

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Try it at home

Pick one transition for tomorrow. Try “Now we put the toys away. Next, we wash hands for dinner.” If a picture would help, use the now-and-next card in the reading.