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5 Things Parents Must Do To Calm Their Child When They Are Stressed And Angry

Every parent should know that children usually do not calm down if you simply ask them to be calm. They are raging with emotions and need an outlet.

Written by Prerna Mittra | Updated : April 9, 2024 7:14 PM IST

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Children Having Meltdowns

How to deal with an angry, hyper child who is refusing to calm down and is super stressed? Every parent should know that children usually do not calm down if you simply ask them to be calm. They are raging with emotions and need an outlet. As such, parents can ensure they breathe deeply in order to regulate their temper. According to parenting coach Swati Gupta, during a meltdown situation, the child is either throwing a tantrum, is crying, or is screaming. As such, no other technique will work with them, except for breathing. The expert explained in an Instagram post that since children cannot act mindfully, parents can deal with difficult situations by trying out five basic things. Scroll down to find out.

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Maintain Distance

It is pertinent to give the child some space if they are in a heightened state, said Gupta. Avoid crowding or overwhelming them.

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Implement Breathing Techniques

As mentioned earlier, it is important for parents to encourage slow, deep breaths to help regulate the child's emotions. Model the behaviour if necessary, the coach advised.