Navigating Tantrums: Concrete Tools For Parents w/ Alyssa Campbell

In this episode of Raising Good Humans, Dr. Aliza Pressman interviews Alyssa Campbell, an early childhood educator and author, about concrete responses to tantrums in children of different ages, from 18-month-olds to school-aged kids. Alyssa shares examples from her own experiences with her children and from her time as a teacher, emphasizing the importance of understanding each child's unique temperament and needs. The discussion covers strategies for validating a child's feelings, setting developmentally appropriate expectations, and recognizing patterns in tantrums to address underlying issues such as sensory needs or lack of connection. They also discuss the importance of parents managing their own expectations and reactions to tantrums, as well as the importance of food, activity, connection, tune-out time, and sleep.