If you have or have had young children, you've likely witnessed sudden bursts of anger in your child. The child gets into a frenzy, throws themselves on the ground, cries, and kicks. These tantrums are normal in two- and three-year-olds. Their nervous system is still developing and immature. In the first years of life, a child is not only learning to walk, talk, and eat but also to handle their emotions, which they can't yet express in words. So how should you respond to these fits of hysteria? Dr. Chelsey Hauge-Zavaleta, who runs a parenting account on TikTok, shared a trick that can quickly calm a child.
How to Deal with a Toddler's Tantrum? Dr. Chelsey Hauge-Zavaleta Recommends This Trick
Dr. Chelsey Hauge-Zavaleta regularly posts content on TikTok about parenting challenges. She says her goal is to help parents who face difficulties in raising their children. Her videos have garnered over three million likes, making her advice popular among parents. In one of her recent posts, Hauge-Zavaleta commented on a tip shared by a mother who explained her trick for calming her daughter during a tantrum.
The mother revealed that when her daughter has a meltdown, she responds with a shocked expression, which quickly calms the child. Dr. Chelsey Hauge-Zavaleta explained why this method is so effective. The influencer highlighted that by doing this, the child immediately feels understood, and it is communicated without using words that might overwhelm them further.
When you show with your facial expression that you understand how difficult the emotions your child is experiencing are, the child, feeling understood, can calm down more quickly.
Hauge-Zavaleta Praised by Parents: "Your Content Is My Daily Parenting Handbook"
In the comments under the video posted on the "@drchelsey_parenting" account, parents of toddlers shared their experiences with sudden tantrums. Some admitted they were already aware of this method and found it very effective.
"Most tantrums in preschoolers come from being hungry or tired. It’s a recipe for disaster",
"This method is great. I use it with my child, and it works perfectly",
"Your content is my daily parenting handbook"
- are some of the comments.
