So much of what I think about in response to tantrums and challenging behaviors is in-the-moment (staying emotionally regulated myself, acknowledging feelings, holding boundaries, etc). What I love about most of these strategies is that they're preventative and can be practiced outside of the hard moments entirely. I especially like 'bridging'! Hadn't come across that term before and I think it'll help me be more intentional about it.
As a speech therapist, I really appreciate how this highlights the role of language in social-emotional development. Helping toddlers put words to feelings, modeling coping language, and practicing these moments in play lays such an important foundation for regulation and connection.
So much of what I think about in response to tantrums and challenging behaviors is in-the-moment (staying emotionally regulated myself, acknowledging feelings, holding boundaries, etc). What I love about most of these strategies is that they're preventative and can be practiced outside of the hard moments entirely. I especially like 'bridging'! Hadn't come across that term before and I think it'll help me be more intentional about it.
As a speech therapist, I really appreciate how this highlights the role of language in social-emotional development. Helping toddlers put words to feelings, modeling coping language, and practicing these moments in play lays such an important foundation for regulation and connection.
helpful food for thought in here