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How to Prevent and Respond to Toddler Meltdowns at Family Gatherings

How to Prevent and Respond to Toddler Meltdowns at Family Gatherings

by Jess VanderWier | Dec 6, 2023 | Holidays, Behaviour, Tantrums

Family gatherings often present unique challenges for children navigating new environments and encountering unfamiliar faces. All the newness often causes more meltdowns, and dealing with meltdowns at family gatherings can be overwhelming for parents.  In this...
Understanding Tantrums in Highly Sensitive Kids

Understanding Tantrums in Highly Sensitive Kids

by Jess VanderWier | Jul 27, 2023 | Behaviour, School Age, Tantrums, Toddler

Jess VanderWier Registered Psychotherapist Shannon Wassenaar Registered Psychotherapist Subscribe To Our Blog Does your toddler or preschooler ever have the “everything’s too noisy, too spicy, too soft, too scratchy, I HATE EVERYTHING” tantrum? Or, do they have the,...
The Power of Play: How Fun Helps Diffuse Tantrums

The Power of Play: How Fun Helps Diffuse Tantrums

by Jess VanderWier | Jul 27, 2023 | Behaviour, School Age, Tantrums, Toddler

Jess VanderWier Registered Psychotherapist Shannon Wassenaar Registered Psychotherapist Subscribe To Our Blog Are you wondering how to get out the door in the morning without a fight? Are you stuck in a cycle of threats, punishments, yelling or bribery? Table of...
The Art of Staying Calm: How to Keep Your Cool During a Tantrum

The Art of Staying Calm: How to Keep Your Cool During a Tantrum

by Jess VanderWier | Jul 27, 2023 | Behaviour, School Age, Tantrums, Toddler

Jess VanderWier Registered Psychotherapist Shannon Wassenaar Registered Psychotherapist Subscribe To Our Blog When my friend’s toddler first started having tantrums, she was surprised at how overwhelming and all-consuming they felt. Her son’s outbursts...
Is it OK to Ignore Tantrums? Why Ignoring Isn’t an Effective Strategy

Is it OK to Ignore Tantrums? Why Ignoring Isn’t an Effective Strategy

by Jess VanderWier | Jul 27, 2023 | Behaviour, School Age, Tantrums, Toddler

A friend of mine asked me why her child was being so bad. She was wondering how she should respond to her daughter’s disobedience. I asked her to tell me more about what was going on. Jess VanderWier Registered Psychotherapist Shannon Wassenaar Registered...
6 Effective Strategies for Handling Tantrums in Public

6 Effective Strategies for Handling Tantrums in Public

by Jess VanderWier | Jul 26, 2023 | Behaviour, School Age, Tantrums, Toddler

Jess VanderWier Registered Psychotherapist Shannon Wassenaar Registered Psychotherapist Subscribe To Our Blog Picture this: you’re in the grocery store with your toddler. You need to get some items from the snack aisle, but you don’t want your toddler to see the...
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