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Ways to respond to a toddler with tantrums

Parenting can be tricky, especially when the kid starts to throw tantrums. Understanding the problems that the toddler is facing and reciprocating them to make him/her feel better is the key. "Here’s 6 easy things to try in the moment that help a child feel safe, seen, and nurtured during their tantrums," wrote Child Therapist Jess as she shared a few tips.7
Published on Aug 19, 2023 09:29 IST

Signs of the freeze response in conflict

In a conflict, our nervous system works in different ways. Sometimes it can go into the fight or flight mode and make us have a freeze response. What happens when a freeze response happens? Explaining this, Therapist Alexis Florentina Borja wrote, "If you find yourself easily being pulled into freeze when conflict arises, I invite you to consider just noticing what is happening in your body before things go numb, before things get still, or foggy." Here are a few signs of the freeze response in conflict.6
Published on Aug 18, 2023 09:59 IST