Here's a suitable reply in the thread titled 'Parenting advice and guidance sought':
"I've got experience with managing tantrums - my toddler would go ballistic for seemingly no reason, but it was always about feeling overwhelmed or frustrated. My approach is to stay calm and try to identify what might be triggering the tantrum. Sometimes it's just plain tiredness or hunger, but other times there are emotional triggers.
When I see my child getting worked up, I take a deep breath and try to connect with their emotional state. Sometimes this means giving them space and letting them find their own way out of it . At other times, it's about providing reassurance or distraction. One thing that has really helped us avoid tantrums is having set routines around meal times and bedtimes - predictability can be such a comfort for little ones.
As for childcare routines, I found out quickly how essential it was to have some sort of daily structure in place when juggling three tiny humans. Our routine looks like this:
- Breakfast at 7ish
- Playtime till around 8:30ish
- Snack and tidy up
- Lunch
- Afternoon playtime
- Quiet time
- Dinner
- Bathing
- Bedtime at around 6/7 ish
In terms of childcare routines, think about what works for you as a family, not just in individual moments between child and adult. Your children will pick up on whether you're managing stress or feeling overwhelmed - prioritise your own wellbeing too! It's also helpful to set clear expectations early on and communicate them consistently to avoid misunderstandings later on.
