As children grow up and begin to have their own emotions and thoughts, conflicts will inevitably arise between parents and children. If children's requests are not met and effective communication is lacking, the parent-child relationship will become more tense and confrontational. So, how should parents handle these situations?
1. Parents should also remain calm, squat down or sit down with them, or even offer a hug, try to connect with the child to make them feel secure, and then gradually express their emotions.
2. When dealing with children's tantrums, the solution is not to pay attention to them, let them understand that tantrums won't solve problems. If the child's emotions get more intense, wait for them to calm down before reasoning with them. Getting angry and scolding them will only intensify the conflict and leave a negative impact.
3. Find out the reason for the child's tantrum, such as too hungry, over tired or over stimulation. As parents, it's important to teach children to distinguish right from wrong, and cultivate correct values from reasoning. Children under the age of two, they may not understand lengthy explanations, so parents should try to use shorter sentences that are easier for them to understand.
4. Parents can guide children, giving them opportunities to express themselves. Improving their language abilities through daily training can improve emotional management. Maintaining good communication between parents and children is an important part of a child's growth process, this is also the reason why Mighty Oaks emphasizes social-emotional learning.

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