https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 14 Jul 2026 08:35:13 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/channeling-frustration#post-2104521 Wed, 11 Mar 2015 19:21:55 +0000 charlotte 2104521@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@regberadaisy: I have heard it is merely a preview of the threes and almost threes so I will definitely follow this thread for additional suggestions myself. :meh: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/channeling-frustration#post-2104450 Wed, 11 Mar 2015 18:20:33 +0000 regberadaisy 2104450@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@magnolia: we actually do a fair amount of rough housing, dancing etc. I'm sure being cooped up all winter plays into it! Friday is supposed to be nice and most of the sidewalks are cleared so looking forward to getting her out for a walk! Shes at daycare tomorrow so I'll have to pre scope out the playground.</p> <p>@lamariniere: thanks for the reminder. I started this today and it has helped.</p> <p>@charlotte: thanks for this. :) We went through that phase too. It is similar yet different. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/channeling-frustration#post-2103402 Wed, 11 Mar 2015 07:45:40 +0000 charlotte 2103402@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>This may be of no help because our LO just turned 2 but ... He was getting really frustrated with toys and other things and we would pop up quickly and say "can I help you?" And now if something doesn't work or we aren't giving what he wants / needs he says "help you! Help you!" And I praise majorly for using the words instead of screaming and go to him ASAP with help or extra attention or whatever. Like I said, may not apply in your case but for us I think he likes having the little two word way of expressing that he needs something before it goes into full blown meltdown. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/channeling-frustration#post-2103320 Wed, 11 Mar 2015 06:06:07 +0000 lamariniere 2103320@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>What about getting down on her level and saying "I know X really frustrates you/makes you sad/angry, can you tell me why?" And if she does, offer an explanation or help her to achieve what she wants. This usually works well with my son. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/channeling-frustration#post-2103079 Tue, 10 Mar 2015 20:24:05 +0000 magnolia 2103079@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Maybe some physical activities. Controlled /parent led roughhousing? Like a gentle pillow fight at the end of the day? Or something sensory to squeeze/destroy like play doh or paper </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/channeling-frustration#post-2102982 Tue, 10 Mar 2015 19:04:26 +0000 regberadaisy 2102982@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My almost 3 year old has been throwing a lot of epic tantrums in the past few weeks. I've noticed that it mainly revolves around frustration. Frustrated that she can't get x, y &amp; z. Frustrated that she can't express something, etc.</p> <p>Anyway, any tips to help channel this frustration and reduce the length of tantrums so we don't have to keep sending her to her room?! Beyond "take a step back, and count to 4!" :P </p>