Tiny Humans, Big Emotions: How to Navigate Tantrums, Meltdowns, and Defiance to Raise Emotionally Intelligent Children

by Alyssa Blask Campbell

By sitting on the ground and relaxing my body, rather than towering over him, I sent his nervous system signals that I was not there to attack him. This can help children who are out of control begin the process of feeling safe enough to calm down.