Tantrums can feel loud and overwhelming. They’re also a common part of how young children learn to manage big feelings. When your toddler melts down, they aren’t giving you a hard time. They’re having a hard time. Emotions such as frustration, disappointment, or anger can flood their nervous system before they have the language or regulation skills to handle them independently. Inside our Tantrums & Feelings Course Pack, our experts walk through exactly how to respond in these moments with both firmness and kindness: 💛 Hold the limit with warmth. “I won’t let you hit. I see you’re really mad.” You can accept all feelings without accepting all behaviors. 🌿 Regulate yourself first. Your calm helps your child’s nervous system settle. Pause. Lower your voice. Think low and slow. 🤝 Co-regulate during the peak. When your child is fully dysregulated, they can’t reason or “use their words.” Stay close. Keep everyone safe. Use fewer words, not more. “I’m here. You’re safe.” 🗣️ Name the feeling. “You’re so disappointed.” “That didn’t go how you wanted.” Feeling understood often reduces the intensity of the moment. Tantrums are not a reflection of your parenting. They’re part of development—and opportunities to build emotional regulation over time. The Tantrums & Feelings Course Pack is available free, exclusively for Lovevery Play Kit subscribers in the Lovevery app and on Lovevery.com. You don’t have to navigate big feelings alone. 🫶