No Celina, now get up and be a good girl! Don’t behave like that!

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You are becoming impatient. You feel like a failure, a father who is unable to control and educate his daughter. Other people look at you, and your face turns red. You think: “What must they be thinking of me?” The whole situation is highly uncomfortable and even embarrassing for you.

Advice: Try to remain calm and relaxed. Don’t let your emotions control your actions. They are not good advisors. Your toddler’s tantrum is not meant to offend you personally, even though your feelings may be suggesting this.

Wait a few moments. Remain near your daughter and wait until she calms down. When your child is calm, you can embrace her and try to explain the situation.

Perhaps it is still possible to distract your daughter: “Look, we’ve already put so many delicious items in this cart! Can you imagine what this ice-cream will taste like? And what will Mommy say when she sees all this fresh fruit? Would you please help me now and put the groceries on the belt at the counter?”

To better understand your daughter, see our general information about tantrums.