Aleen and Brittany are joined by Dr. Becky Kennedy, to talk about the all-too-familiar topic of temper tantrums and trying (sometimes unsuccessfully) to manage your kids’ emotions. They start off with an explanation of Dr. Becky’s gentle approach to parenting and how to try it yourself. Next, they share practical tips for being an assertive parent, when being restrictive is too much, and how to build a strong relationship with your child. Then Dr. Becky breaks down the nature of child tantrums, including why they happen, and how to avoid throwing one yourself in the process. They discuss examples of how parents can help kids with emotional self-regulation, then close out the show with a conversation about the nature of forced apologies and what to do when your child just won’t say sorry.

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