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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Here's what works for us. For tantrums, I validate her feelings...[/quote]

Sorry, but it's not working for you. [/quote]

Please explain why. I feel like "the haters" have strong opinions that the "softer" parenting is not working, but not providing examples or advice on now to nip a tantrum in the bud for the kids who inherently challenge and push limits. [/quote]

Why? [b]Because, right there you lost and she won[/b]. This was the "boundaries test" that everybody keeps talking about and you failed it - even if you won the particular tantrum battle. Those feelings are the bud you are supposed to nip. Feelings are not sacred; by making them such you support a child in thrall of her wants.[/quote]

Sorry - but you aren't teaching self control. You, do, however, appear to be very interested in "winning" .....Tiger Blood anyone?
 
Michael Potegal, Ph.D., a pediatric neuropsychologist at the University of Minnesota, in Minneapolis, has spent the latest part of his professional career studying tantrums and how and why young children have such brutally emotional explosions.
http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/43344470/ns/today-parenting_and_family/t/why-toddlers-throw-tantrums/
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