Parenting is not an exact science, and perfection is often out of reach. Before I became a mom, I envisioned myself as the ideal parent—someone flawless and in control. Looking back, I realize that my previous judgments of frazzled mothers with unruly toddlers were misplaced. Life has a way of handing out lessons, and mine came in the form of a spirited child.
At some point in your parenting journey, you will find yourself dealing with a child in the throes of a tantrum. On some days, you’ll handle it like a pro, while on others, you may simply find yourself sitting next to your wailing child, trying to maintain your own sanity. And that’s perfectly fine. Just surviving the episode is a victory in itself.
Recently, a fellow mom blogger, Jenna Clarke, shared her experience with tantrums. “I witnessed a mother in a café whose child was throwing an epic fit, and she had the audacity to just sit there,” she recounted. “I have been that mom. I’ve tried everything—bribery, begging, coaxing. I’ve even considered throwing my own tantrum! But sometimes, you just need to be present and do nothing.”
As time goes on, you will inevitably face days when you hit that proverbial wall. In those moments, all you can do is breathe deeply, sit alongside your child, and ride the storm. Remember, you’re only human, and it’s okay to not have all the answers.
Next time you encounter a tantrum, you might pull out some clever strategies from your parenting arsenal—or you might not. What’s important is knowing that tantrums are a universal experience in motherhood. Sometimes, the best thing you can do is to sit tight and let the moment pass.
As Jenna wisely points out, “Simply being there and doing nothing are two very different actions.”
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In summary, it’s crucial to embrace the chaos of parenting. Whether you engage actively or simply sit in solidarity during a tantrum, each moment counts.