Big Feelings: Calm Responses to Toddler Tantrums
A short, practical course on why tantrums happen, what a child's brain can and cannot do mid-meltdown, and a repeatable way to respond that protects both the limit and the relationship.
32 minutes Certificate of completion€20 per person
What you'll take away
- Understand what is happening in a child's body during a meltdown
- Use one calm script instead of reasoning or bargaining
- Hold a limit warmly without shouting or giving in
- Repair and reconnect once the wave has passed
How this course works
Each lesson has a printable worksheet. You must complete and upload your worksheet to finish a lesson — Amy reviews every one personally. When she marks all 4 worksheets as passed, your certificate of completion is issued automatically and emailed to you from courses@rootsofwonder.ie.
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