So you've been trying all the latest tips and tricks when it comes to positive parenting. You've been reading up on tantrums and you're trying to validate your child's feelings and label their emotions because ultimately you want to raise an emotionally intelligent child who makes good choices. The only catch is it seems to backfire in the moment. Rather than helping to calm your child's tantrum, your words seem to escalate them! You go to talk about feelings, and it only activates their feelings even more! What gives?! Well in this episode of Ask Dr. Jaz, I breakdown the common reasons why your words backfire and how the experience may feel for your child. I also dive into what to do and say during these stressful moments if your words seem to hurt rather than help. PS: Call (916) 581-0177‬ to submit your question for a chance to be featured in a future episode.