https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 06 Apr 2026 08:28:48 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dealing-with-big-emotions#post-2579844 Fri, 01 Jul 2016 13:06:00 +0000 hilsy85 2579844@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have found that it is better to just let him feel the feelings--I don't try to get him to stop, unless we are somwhere where it is inappropriate (library, restaurant), and then I will usually just take him outside. When he's in that state he can't hear me talking to him, so I just wait it out and then validate his feelings if I can . </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dealing-with-big-emotions#post-2579800 Fri, 01 Jul 2016 12:11:10 +0000 sunny 2579800@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My little girl (nearly 4) has some big emotions. She struggles with getting to words and has a complete shut down when she's going through a tantrum. She screetches and wails and starts screaming. I've tried asking her why she's upset but she doesn't really make any sense when we are in the thick of a tantrum.</p> <p>What are your strategies for dealing with tantrums? Is there any way to de-escalate or do I just let it run its course?</p> <p>How much of this is normal for her age? </p>