https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 28 Jun 2026 23:22:56 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/big-emotions-in-little-people#post-2653652 Thu, 17 Nov 2016 12:40:01 +0000 nana87 2653652@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm trying to just be calm and give labels to her feelings and wait it out, but it. is. hard!! I end up yelling sometimes, especially when we're in a rush, and I know it just makes it worse/last longer. If I keep my voice affectionate while still not being a pushover or coddling her, I think the tantrum passes more quickly. </p> <p>Lately most of her big feelings have to do with putting on a coat, so I wait until we get outside to put it on her. We also ordered a new coat because the ones we had were either slightly too small (last year's) or slightly too big (I bought a size up, oops...), so I am hoping she decides she likes it and doesn't keep fighting it...(yeah right haha....) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/big-emotions-in-little-people#post-2653616 Thu, 17 Nov 2016 12:02:23 +0000 ShootingStar 2653616@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We had some meltdowns this morning with our 3 year old. The last one which I was around for (DH handled the other 2) was about breakfast. I'm not sure if he gave him the choice, but DH had made him a bowl of cereal and he freaked out and said he wanted a waffle. </p> <p>We basically just sat there calmly and let him kind of be upset for a while and I think us ignoring him made him calm down. After I finished my breakfast I reminded him that this was his opportunity to eat breakfast. He ended up going over to DH and getting a hug. DH kind of talked to him quietly and tried to recognize his feelings by asking if he was sad. </p> <p>Also, have you thought about maybe seeing an occupational therapist for your daughter's tactile sensitivities? It seems to be something that she really struggles with :sad: . </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/big-emotions-in-little-people#post-2653608 Thu, 17 Nov 2016 11:45:46 +0000 yellowbird 2653608@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I try to do what you did this morning, but it's not always an option. Especially during the morning rush I don't have time to spend an hour getting her dressed. I usually tell her it's okay to feel that way but we have to get dressed and just force her into clothes. Once we get outside she usually calms down with the change of scenery. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/big-emotions-in-little-people#post-2653567 Thu, 17 Nov 2016 11:04:37 +0000 Teachermama 2653567@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think exactly as you did. And they may not have the words to explain it, so labeling emotions help, even labeling and modeling how we handle our feelings. I would have to wait for the calm before my son will talk to me. He's a scorpio and I see how sensitive he is and little things would cause huge eruptions. Labeling gives the words to say, "mommy I feel frustrated/sad/angry/irritated about...." instead of blowing up. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/big-emotions-in-little-people#post-2653533 Thu, 17 Nov 2016 10:15:01 +0000 mediagirl 2653533@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>How do you handle your kids when they have big, emotional breakdowns? This morning, my daughter had one. It started with socks and leggings feeling weird and escalated into "I don't like anyone" about 30 minutes later. It took an entire hour to get dressed today. </p> <p>How do you handle emotional breakdowns when they don't resolve themselves quickly? I just sat back and waited today, let her talk and let her come to me if she needed a hug. At one point, after freaking out, she crawled into my lap and started crying, "Mommy....I need you." :( </p>