Tips for Toddler Tantrums

Learn how to stay calm and connected when big feelings take over.

Keep this guide handy for those high-stress toddler moments. Read these through before a tantrum so you’re ready to co-regulate and not react. Remember that tantrums are communication, not misbehavior, and these tips can help you turn meltdowns into moments for teaching calm, confidence, and coping. These handouts are designed to help you plan what to do before, during, and after tantrums so you can support your child’s growth and emotional recovery. Page one focus on the “dos and don’ts” of helping a toddler during an active tantrum, and page two focus on strategies to help prevent future tantrums and recover quicker after a tantrum happens.