{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Toddler Toolkit","title":"The 4 Tantrum Styles: Which One Are You (and How to Handle Meltdowns Better)","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1537,"description":"Understanding Your Toddler's Tantrums: Find Your Parenting Style\"If you’re struggling with toddler tantrums and behaviors like hitting & not listening... I have a free guide for you! It’s called The Tantrum and Behavior Guide: 7 Toddler Struggles and How to Solve Them Fast—It's HERE!This episode was referenced for you to also listen to: What You Do in Your Child’s 'Big Emotional Moments' Changes EverythingWhy Your Toddler Can’t Hear You in a Meltdown & What to Do InsteadWelcome to the Toddler Toolkit podcast! In this episode, we tackle toddler tantrums and the different styles parents use to handle them: the fixer, the shusher, the avoider, and the controller. We discuss why these behaviors happen, what might be missing in each approach, and introduce the balanced parent style for a healthier way to manage meltdowns. We'll also reflect on how our own upbringing influences our reactions and offer insights to help you become more intentional and self-aware in your parenting. Don't forget to grab the free guide 'Seven Toddler Struggles and How to Solve Them Fast' from the show notes.00:00 Welcome to Toddler Toolkit Podcast00:22 Understanding Tantrum Styles04:02 The Fixer Tantrum Style07:45 The Shusher Tantrum Style13:01 The Avoider Tantrum Style15:13 The Controller Tantrum Style18:01 Becoming a Balanced Parent22:26 Final Thoughts and Encouragement\"If you’re struggling with toddler tantrums and behaviors like hitting & not listening... I have a free guide for you! It’s called The Tantrum and Behavior Guide: 7 Toddler Struggles and How to Solve Them Fast—It's HERE!------------------------------------------------------Heather has her M.Ed, and a proud Twin Mama of busy toddlers. She's the Toddler Toolkit Podcast Host, a co-author of the #1 International Best Selling Book, The Perfectly Imperfect Family & the founder of the Happy Toddler, Confident Parent Cohort and Course.  You might've tried advice tailored for one child, but that's not our journey, right? With a...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/CNBeZkfYZ4gDlyE04BT0_xz-qWiZz2KtNqqjx7c7S1I/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS80YmFl/ZWY5YmMwYTk0MjM2/NWNlOGMxMmRmOGEw/ZTM0Ny5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}