Our tantrums can leave our kids feeling anxious, ashamed, scared, and disconnected, which makes it harder for them to learn and integrate new information, tolerate new experiences (whether it’s a new food on their plate or the first day at a new school), and generally function well in daily life. The strong, unpleasant feelings they have in response to our explosions can also trigger kids and make it more likely that they’ll act out and have meltdowns of their own.
