Parenting coach shares key advice on how to avoid a toddler meltdown
This is a game changer. We’ve all been there: the ‘five more minutes until home time’ sentence is met with ‘no,’ tears, or a full-fledged tantrum. If we’re really being honest with ourselves, we know as soon as we say it that it’s unlikely it will be received happily or obediently when it comes to […]
3 years ago
This one trick could help your child in the middle of tantrums
If there’s one thing every child is guaranteed to do, it’s have a tantrum. When a tantrum starts, we never know how long it’s going to last, and when they kick off in public – that’s a whole other story. If you’re looking for a way to minimise your child’s reaction and get them calm […]
3 years ago
Helen Flanagan mum-shamed after sharing photos of her son’s tantrum
The trolls are out in full force today. I’m A Celebrity star, Helen Flanagan is under fire after sharing a snap of her youngest son, Charlie having a tantrum on her social media. Helen shares three children – Charlie, Matilda and Delilah with her ex Scott Sinclair with whom she co-parents since their split last […]
3 years ago
The two most important words you need in your vocabulary when raising toddlers
If you are currently on the cusp of – or living through – the toddler years, you are going to want to add this phrase to your everyday vocabulary. Are you ready? It is pretty simple: “Show me.” It may sound simplistic, but the truth is, toddlers are often just learning to express themselves and […]
3 years ago
Public tantrums: What to do and say when your toddler has a meltdown
I remember vividly one time when my little boy was three and threw a tantrum so epic in the aisles of our local M&S supermarket that I am certain the staff still to this day remember it. It was loud. And intense. He was on the floor, arms and legs flailing, and he was screaming […]
4 years ago
I helped a distressed mum yesterday, sometimes it’s just the little things
The warm weather is fab, but it does lead to having extra cranky kids. Yesterday I was collecting my son from summer camp and we popped into a Lidl to pick up a few bits. He really wanted an ice pop but I didn’t want to have to go into another shop, as I needed […]
4 years ago