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I distract him (I show him a car outside, a cat, whatever). I propose to do something he likes. I go outside. It usually passes fast. I try to make him laugh or do something fun and his mood changed nearly all the time pretty fast.
123 magic is backed by research and is doing wonders in my house. Basically you say I’m going to count to three and when I get to threee I’m going to ( whatever you need, pick you up, take away your toy etc) and you say if you want to do x yourself you can do it before I get to three. Then if they do it say great choice!! The key is follow through you have to always do what you said you would at 3. The other thing that’s helping is the time timer, it’s visual and silent and easy to set. So you say when there’s no orange left on the clock we will do x. Toddlers crave choices and have a hard time with transition. If they are mid tantrum keep a calm voice and keep your boundaries. Let them know if they want a hug you are there for them. Model deep breathing even if they are not doing it. Do something to help them be grounded, bounce them a bit while holding them, look at things out the window etc.
@Carly it's definitely been rough here lately
I just ignore it 🤷♀️ walk away lol
I give him a hug. 90% of the time he stops crying, and then we can divert attention away from what caused the tears. The other 10% of the time is usually bc he's exhausted and helps to sleep. 😅
I tell her she's okay and hug her and let her cry it out if she's still needing to feel the emotions
I’m dying, glad I’m not alone here 🤣