Calming Tantrums Guide: Gentle Strategies for Big Toddler Emotions

A calm, practical guide that helps parents understand tantrums, respond with confidence, and support toddlers through big emotions without yelling, bribing, or power struggles. Gentle, effective, and rooted in connection.

The Calming Tantrums Guide by Lyttle Paris gives parents a clear, supportive framework for navigating emotional outbursts with empathy and structure. Toddlers experience huge feelings they can’t yet manage — this guide helps you understand what’s happening in their brain and how to respond in ways that build trust and cooperation.

Inside, you’ll learn why tantrums happen, how to prevent them, what to do during a meltdown, and how to support emotional regulation over time. The tone is warm, calm, and parent‑friendly — perfect for families wanting more peace and connection.

What’s Inside: • Why tantrums happen (brain + development) • Early signs of emotional overload • How to prevent tantrums • What to do during a meltdown • Calming strategies that actually work • Language to use in tough moments • Boundary‑setting without power struggles • Handling public tantrums • Aggression (hitting, biting, throwing) • Post‑tantrum repair + connection • Parent mindset + staying calm • Parent FAQ

Benefits for Parents: • Reduces daily stress • Helps toddlers feel understood and supported • Builds emotional regulation skills • Strengthens parent‑child connection • Provides calm, consistent responses • Works for toddlers ages 1–4

Who It’s For: • Parents of toddlers • Families dealing with frequent tantrums • Anyone wanting calmer, more connected discipline • Parents seeking gentle, effective strategies

How to Use It: • Start with the “why tantrums happen” section • Practice the calming strategies daily • Use the scripts during tough moments • Revisit sections during developmental leaps