Tantrum Fix Blog

What to do when your toddler won't go in his car seat

One of our lovely readers is currently dealing with his toddler refusing to go in his car seats, bursting into a tantrum every time they need to ride in the car. Below you will find the tips we shared with her today to get your child to cooperate and ride happily in his car seat:

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Flashcards for toddlers

Dealing with emotional toddlers, or even preschoolers who aren't too verbal or get too upset to express themselves can be a real challenge. Flashcards are a great tool to get them to express emotions, label their feelings or simply find strategies to get out of an intense tantrum.

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Preventing tantrums during the holiday shopping season

Our friends at RedTri got a hold of our resident pro, Kat and compiled a great set of tips to prevent meltdowns during the busy holiday shopping season.

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How to prevent tantrums with an effective nightly routine

Is reading a bedtime story part of your nightly routine? If so, what is your child’s favorite book? If not, consider adding it in! There are several reasons why reading before bed can benefit your child (and you!).

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Using puzzles to help tame tantrums

When your child has a tantrum coming on or is just working his or her way out of one, using a puzzle-type toy to refocus their mind and energy towards is an extremely helpful tactic. 

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Tantrums at bedtime and how to avoid them

For many exhausted parents, 🙋🏽 we look forward to when our children finally go to sleep. Their slumber is our gateway to a few hours of personal time (aka when we catch up with our spouse, watching brain-numbing reality television, or finally shower). So obviously bedtime tantrums are the absolute worst after a very long day. Here are some strategies to reduce bedtime tantrums. 

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