Pediatrician helps explain how to avoid/minimize meltdowns (FULL VIDEO)

Top tips:
1. Don't ask yes or no questions unless no is an acceptable answer.
2. Give them power where you can so they are willing to give up power when it matters.
3. Give them age appropriate warnings before you change activities.
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[@sarahmoeller7578]

Also, preventive maintenance -- keeping them fed, watered, and rested goes a very long way towards mood management.
Also, tell them you can say yes to what they want as soon as they calm down and ask nicely, if it's definitely something you can say yes to. That way they know the answer is assured and they just have to work on calming down.
My kids didn't really have meltdowns because of these strategies.

[@moongoddess1978]

Yes! I used all of these strategies. Toddlers are little people with developing nervous systems and brains. It’s better to redirect attention than take something away. (Obviously jump in if you have to for safety, but they will understand better “Come play with this truck” instead of “No, your brother is playing with that truck. Get back over here.”) Their brains process positive statements of what they should do better, not negative statements of what they shouldn’t. Give them transition time. Give them realistic options. Also, use calm, affirmative language. “It’s time to get ready for bed now.” And then follow through on what you said and be as consistent as possible. They will trust that you mean what you say and will feel more secure.

[@joannadorbin740]

So, inorder to avoid yes or no questions, do you reccomend providing two options instead? That way they also have a sense of autonomy and choice?

[@bloomdpc]

Yep!

[@kuemazie]

😂😂😂 give that advice to African house holds. My house my rules you dance to my tune 😂😂😂😂 Spoken like a true African parent.