We are saying it’s okay for them to melt down. Rather than trying to get the tantrum to stop as soon as possible, allow them to express all their feelings safely until they are calm, and show that we are there to help if they need us. And, once they are calm, we can help them make amends if needed. That’s it. It may happen in the street, in the supermarket, in the park. That’s okay. Move them out of the way (if you can). Give them the time they need to calm down. We try to stay calm as well and refrain from trying to speed it up or distract them. Let them get it out.
