In this episode, Dr. Cathryn shares the biggest mistake parents make during tantrums and why trying to reason, explain, or “fix” the meltdown too quickly often makes things worse. Through a personal story from her years as a pediatrician and mom, she explains what’s really happening inside a child’s brain during a tantrum and how a calmer, big-hearted response helps children build emotional regulation over time, without chipping away at their dignity or self-esteem.• Why tantrums often get bigger when parents talk too much during the peak of the meltdown• What children actually need when the emotional part of the brain takes over• How to stay calm, hold boundaries, and help your child through overwhelming feelings without becoming permissivePlanning on potty training soon? Dr. Cathryn also shares details about her free Potty Without Pushback workshop, where you’ll learn a calmer, big-hearted approach to potty training that encourages cooperation and better behavior without chipping away at your child’s self-esteem or dignity.RESOUCESThe Potty Without Pushback workshopFinally, A Kinder, Calmer Way To Ditch Diapers For GoodYOU'LL WALK AWAY KNOWING HOW TO:Potty train without tears, tantrums or tensionAvoid potty resistance altogetherHandle accidents or setbacks calmly Teach your child, "I'm the boss of my body!"SAVE YOUR FREE SEAT HERESee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.