Tantrum in public

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CMc94 · 23/05/2025 17:35

I feel bad. DS wasn't cooperative today at shopping and I had to put him in his buggy even though he fought it. It was loud and lots of tears. I felt bad afterwards. Anyone been there in a situation like that?

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namechangeGOT · 23/05/2025 17:40

i put my son back in his buggy mid-strop in a super market once. He picked up the nearest thing to his little arm and lobbed it, it was a can of pop. It hit the floor and whizzed round like a Catherine Wheel spurting pop as it went! It was honestly the first and only tantrum he ever had but I could have died!

frenchnoodle · 23/05/2025 17:38

Yes, this is the standard daily life when you have a toddler. Everyone understands so don't worry.

FionnulaTheCooler · 23/05/2025 17:38

Every parent has been there. DD once had an epic tantrum when it was time to leave soft play and I had to carry her out surfboard style while she was still screeching. Do what you need to do to get through the moment and remember this too shall pass.

Pollqueen · 23/05/2025 17:38

Many times! I wouldn't worry OP, most, if not all, parents have been there at some stage

Curlybook · 23/05/2025 17:37

Of course, we all have.

I found this is exactly what those breathing exercises they teach you for labour are for. Breathe through it and stay calm.

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