This episode answers a question I got over on Instagram. If you don’t follow me there please connect at @ ResponseABLEparenting

This parent was really struggling with their toddler falling on the ground and using their weight against them in the middle of a tantrum. We’ve all been there, when we say no to something and our toddler all the sudden goes completely dead weight and falls to the ground in a full meltdown.

This can be very triggering, embarassing and frustrating. I share how we can soften in these moments by understanding our children’s developmental abilities and the steps I would take to move through this moment and maintain connection as well as teach them the behavior I would like to see going forward.

I hope this episode is supportive and gives you some insights into managing these really annoying tantrums we experience throughout our kid’s development.

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