Mom: "When you done crying, you must knock, neh?"
Do all toddlers go through group training because their actions are so much alike...
As that not-so-age-old saying goes, toddlers will humble you...
And ain't that the truth!
When it comes to tantrums and toddlers not getting what they want, it can be really challenging to respond appropriately all the time.
And to those parents that lose their heads about it now and then, we are here to say, it's okay. Don't be so hard on yourself.
If anything, it is natural not to always have everything together all the time.
We have to say, though, social media has really opened our eyes to how other parents deal with tantrums.
Some are entertaining, others are educating, but throughout the content, we see a common event.
You rarely always get it right with your kids, no matter how hard you try.
One mother who we believe got it close to right, not only managed to get her toddler to stop crying, but also managed to stay firm and stand her ground without letting that pouted lip and sad face get to her.
Read more: Karlien van Jaarsveld praat reguit
Watch her masterful parenting below.
Courtesy of TikTok.
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We couldn't help but have a small giggle when mom asked, "Mello, is that you?"
It was her ability to play along with her and still being able to be there for her. We loved it.
Even after all the crying, mom did not cave and give in to her wanting to have 'maSimba' (Simba Chips) after she had just had her medicine.
Big up to all parents doing what they need to to bring up amazing adults. Saying 'no' doesn't make you a bad parent, but like everything in life, balance is important.
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