Motherhood has really humbled me I must confess.
I use to think that children were just stubborn whenever they cried too much in public and that the parents aren't not correcting them. But I was just judging them wrongly for the longest.
Now I'm a mother to a four years old I honestly understand how hard it is to coordinate and manage this little humans emotions.
These days, children’s tantrums can be something else entirely. Imagine telling a child “no” over something small, and suddenly it feels like the whole world is ending They start shouting, crying, refusing to move, wanting attention immediately… honestly, it can be very exhausting.
Sometimes my son throws tantrums so seriously that I just feel so embarrassed and want to give in to whatever he wants just for my own peace of mind. But I hold myself back because I am learning to stay firm and consistent to my reply even when it feels uncomfortable.
Honestly, parenting will test your patience in ways nobody prepares you for. Sometimes I am trying not to shout. Sometimes I am trying not to react out of embarrassment. Sometimes I am just tired.
I just realised that tantrums are part of growth too. These little humans are still learning emotions, disappointment, patience, and boundaries. As stressful as it gets, I think our job is to guide them without completely losing ourselves in the process.
How do you handle tantrums with your kids?