My daughter threw a fit at the store and I handled it like a boss

DanNew Dad

2d ago·1 min read

She wanted a toy I wasn't buying. Instead of giving in or losing my cool, I got down to her level, let her have her feelings for like 30 seconds, then asked her what we were actually here for. She snapped out of it and helped me find the stuff on our list. Some lady in the aisle actually told me I handled that great. First time I've felt like maybe I'm doing this right.

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JJason T.New Dad15h ago

Getting down to her level is the move. I do the same thing and it works because they feel heard instead of just shut down. Glad you stayed calm, that's the hardest part.

CChristopher T.New Dad1d ago

This right here. So many dads lose it in that moment and it spirals. You nailed it by staying in control and actually communicating with her. That's a W.

PPhil B.Regular2d ago

With twins I learned early that validating their feelings first does way more than any redirect. Sounds like you nailed it. Those moments add up more than you realize.

WWade G.Regular2d ago

That's solid parenting right there. Getting down to her level and letting her have the moment instead of shutting it down makes all the difference. The kitchen has taught me the same thing works when cooking goes sideways too.

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LLance K.New Dad1d ago

Respect. Meltdowns at the store are brutal but you handled the root cause instead of just shutting her down. That's good parenting.