A tantrum is not a teachable moment. Imagine you’re overwhelmed, crying, and struggling to regulate your emotions. Would you want someone lecturing you right then? Probably not! 🌀 When a child is in the middle of a meltdown, their brain is in survival mode—not learning mode. Any logic or lesson you try to teach will likely go unheard. Instead, they need connection, safety, and co-regulation. Once they’re calm, then we can talk about what happened and what to do next time. But in the moment? Our job is to be their safe place, not their teacher. ❤️ Have you ever noticed how your child responds differently when they’re calm vs. overwhelmed? Let’s chat in the comments! ⬇️ #ParentingTips #Tantrums #EmotionalRegulation #ConsciousParenting #RaisingKids