Living With Live Wires

We continue with more recommendations by Mary Sheedy Kurchinka (2006), in Raising Your Spirited Child, to help parents deal with spill-over tantrums:

Talk About What’s Flooding Your Child

Use a Soft But Firm Voice

Make Sure Your Rules Are Clear

Clarify the Consequences

SPANKING DOESN’T WORK

Doing everything you can to prevent tantrums is always preferred.  And, involving the child in plans for the next episodes is even better.  Check with your child when they are calm to see if they are clear on the rules and consequences.  Ttry to keep your cool and use a soft, firm voice when talking to your child.  And, above all, never spank a spirited child. This will be extremely counter-productive and damaging to your child.

Check out Part 1 and Part 2 if you missed them.