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Parenting Tantrum coping mechanisms

suzi posted on May 30, 2006 at 12:39PM
Any good tantrum coping mechanisms? Not for the child, but for you, the parent!

I find that to keep from losing it I have to count slowly to 10 to regain my composure. I also try to hum a favorite song after the incident to get back to a "happy place" so my own post-tantrum anger doesn't persist.

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over a year ago twinkletoes said…
Suzi, I just posted a link that might be of help. It's about teaching your child self control (and how to deal with tantrums).

Tantrums can be tricky and trying, but they'll get better with time. Especially if you can use some tricks to minimize them:
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over a year ago harold said…
Getting angry when your kids get angry is letting them control the situation: don't do it! Of course, that's easier said than done. Take a look at this for some basic tips on how to defuse their anger without going there yourself: link
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