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"It is dinner time! Please put down the phone," said every parent in the 21st century. Unfortunately, those words resonate with so many of us who are just trying to get our children to put down their phones or tablets and at least pick up a fork. The million-dollar question is, "How bad can it be to allow your child to have a gadget while feeding?"
Your once tiny bundle of joy is growing at the speed of a wild Mustang, and sooner than you realise, they are up on their two feet exploring every nook and cranny of the house. Does this strike a chord? Well, buckle up, buttercup. It is time to shift gears and help them get the wings they need to soar high and wide.
Do you have a son who yells in agony when you mention that it is time for bed? Does your daughter go into crisis mode when you tell her she cannot get the candies at the supermarket? If this sounds all too familiar, then congratulations! You are in an exclusive club called “Every Parent Ever.” Welcome. One of the best things to understand about little ones entering meltdown mode is that it is entirely normal. Since these children have not yet developed the needed coping behaviour to handle their emotional state, the result is sometimes a good old-fashioned tantrum. Any parents out there who are beating themselves up over their toddler’s behaviour can officially cut themselves some slack. So parents, please do yourself this favour. Understanding that this is normal behaviour is great, but do you know what to do with them? Read on.