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Happiest Toddler on the Block- Did it work for anyone?

JesseKhloe&MeJesseKhloe&Me member
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What is the concept? Acting like them/making fun of their tantrums and then telling them the right way to express there self?
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Re: Happiest Toddler on the Block- Did it work for anyone?

  • JillShariJillShari member

    It still works sometimes for our 6 year old and our 2 year old!  We basically throw a tantrum ourselves which is sometimes cathartic since we are frustrated too... but we use the words that they should be using and it seems to help them put names/words to their feelings, but also they stop quickly because they hear that we understand what they are feeling.  So, we would lie down and say things like...."Oh, I'm so mad... I want... I really want it!!"

    Jill * Married to Steven 11/9/03 * DS Samuel 4/4/05* DS #2 Jeffrey 6/13/2009
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  • Meg&JesseMeg&Jesse

    I do think it is a good idea to validate your LO's feelings.  For example, tonight DS was crying after he got out of the bathtub, because he wanted to stay in.  I validated that he was frustrated and not ready to get out....although I said this calmly to him....not matching the level of where he was at.  So...perhaps we use a modified version of this.

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  • KreativeKirlKreativeKirl
    I have a DSD who is 8 and a DSS who is 4. Their BM allows them to through fits, tantrums, screams, pout, etc. Our house we encourage them to talk through their feelings and express what is wrong. The first day or so when they come back to our house is the most difficult. This week we had a lot more "breakdowns". My DSS threw a good size fit yelling and scream, stomping his feet, throwing his arms around, and not making sense. So, I stomped my feet as I walked away from him into the other room. His sister went to go right to him and my SO stopped her. He said "Leave him alone, he needs to learn this does not work here." Soon my DSS comes to me and says "I sorry for mad I please have me treat." My SO explained to him why he couldn't and my DSS went and did what he needed to in order to get his treat. It was amazing. We utilize a similar process to the Happiest Toddler on the Block. We have found the key buttons with our LOs and focus on working on teaching them how to express their feelings appropriately. They have grown leaps and bounds. 
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