Navigating toddler frustration can be challenging for parents, especially for first-time parents. In this video, Jess Martin, a mom and certified parenting expert, shared with viewers some effective tips on how to understand and take gentle command of a toddler’s quick change in mood. Last March, the mom posted the video on Instagram through the account @thelittledreameruk. Since then, the reel has gotten a lot of positive attention from other parents.
These trust-building and calming tips come from mom who is also certified parenting expert
A parenting video on Instagram showed some significant tips from a mom on how to calm and build trust with toddlers. The reel is winning hearts on social media as parents are finding it quite helpful. In the caption of the post, the mom explained every tip in detail. She began the post by penning down, “Frustration is a common experience for toddlers – it’s a normal part of their development.” The caption continued, “Here are our top tips expanded below.”
The video began by showing a little toddler sitting and playing, but the toddler soon visibly got frustrated. Meanwhile, the text over the clip read, “ways we support toddler frustration.” The first tip that the mom gave was to “acknowledge feelings.” The second advice was to “model calmness,” followed by the third tip, to “offer choices.”
The next tip was to “break tasks into smaller steps.” For another tip, the mom reminded parents to “encourage problem-solving together.” Other parenting tips by the mom were to “provide gentle assistance” and to “practice patience.” As the video concluded, the mom advised parents to “celebrate progress” of their toddlers. More details about each tip are given in the post’s caption.
In the comment section of the Instagram video, one person praised the mom by writing, “Great ideas. Thank you for sharing!” Another Instagram user added, “Great suggestions.”
