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This is the time I start disciplining while before I would redirect. They are still learning but when you are certain they know their behavior is bad they should have a consequence within reason. Tantrums will happen. I don’t ignore them but I don’t give it too much attention if that makes sense. “Are you upset? I’ll be over here when you are done.”
My son is also 20 months and I’m in the same boat he also has about a month with those tantrums, it’s definitely not for the weak!
@Haley 💚 that's more the check in method than a time out and that makes sense to me
I am noticing this with my 19 month old and have literally no idea what to do. I just have been ignoring his tantrums because they never last long at all. Not sure if this is a good method or not but his tantrums never last longer than like 30 seconds normally
@Elizabeth I definitely think putting a name to their feelings is key at this age. My 3 year old now tells me he’s upset and needs a minute
@Haley 💚 check in is the first thought that comes to mind, though granted I know of checking in from a much different context ( adult community) .... The book playful parenting mentions time in over time out and using play to connect with your child as well as help understanding their feelings and what's going on
@Elizabeth we do time out too lol but not at this age and it’s more so a chill out and time alone
See I wouldn't personally call that time out id call that taking a breather
As in "I need a breather to mentally regroup/reset myself "
( I'm audhd and learning to do more mindfulness.... Trying to anyways.... A lot more mindfulness and emotional awareness and emotional intelligence development )
Well, audhd/anxiety/depression.... There's genetic linkage on several of those things
My son is the same way, I just try to redirect and distract with something else or switch to a different activity. That usually helps take his mind off of whatever he was mad about