Managing tantrums

What causes tantrums? Generally tantrums are caused by the brain being overloaded.  Often what happens is that the brain hasn’t learnt how to process the emotions that your child is currently feeling.  That’s why logic and reason don’t work at this point. And that’s why this is the point when we’ve felt like smacking them …

10 common causes of a child’s tantrum

What causes a tantrum Tantrums test and challenge even the calmest and most experienced parents. After all, a child in full meltdown is not a pretty sight!  You’re stressed, you’re feeling guilty, you feel like a bad parent and then you have to cope with the screaming, shouting, stamping feet, and throwing themselves on the …

3 Tips for a more Harmonious Christmas

Helping the holidays teach your child lifelong lessons   For children Christmas is a time of joy, but also a time of far too much stimulation.  All around the globe children are getting overwhelmed with the festival and meltdowns are creeping in.  Children are having tantrums about the tiniest little things and there are parents …