Comments on: Meltdown: I don’t know what to do

By: Molly

Mon, 20 Aug 2012 19:53:43 +0000

So do I! Thank you for the lovely comment – it’s good to know others react in a similar way. Being a mum is a bloody tough job at times isn’t it?!

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By: Lauren

Sun, 19 Aug 2012 20:19:06 +0000

Just seeing that photo of your dad made me well up without reading any of the post. He looks so proud.

I’m so sorry you had such an awful time with Frog. Tantrums are the worst. It sounds like you and your husband are similar to me and my husband. I can’t just leave Charles in his room. I have to go back and kiss him and say I love you, even if he is asleep.
I hope this was a one off for you xx

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By: HonestMum

Fri, 17 Aug 2012 06:10:40 +0000

Hundred percent relate to this and tantrums are so tough. I’ve been reading books on handling toddler tantrums etc but when they are in full swing (an dmy own hormones are raging) it’s often hard to keep calm. My health visitor advised letting them scream it out-as long as they are in a safe place you can leave them to get on with it. It has helped with O. He even tells us now halfway through he’s not finished his tantrum. Let’s hope things get easier x

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By: Molly

Thu, 16 Aug 2012 19:20:33 +0000

Thank you – that photograph has a special place in my heart too. And *eek* to the news that tantrums don’t get easier! Help!

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By: Molly

Thu, 16 Aug 2012 19:19:49 +0000

Thank you for such a measured, honest and wonderful comment lovely Gemma. I’m taking everything you said with a big smile, because it’s brilliant to know others go through this stuff too. Whoever said being a parent was all candy floss pictures and happy walks hand-in-hand was a bloody liar, right?!

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By: Molly

Thu, 16 Aug 2012 19:18:36 +0000

It actually feels like a marathon at times. It’s just a case of getting through it and reaching the finish line (bedtime), which is a horrible way to look at spending time with my daughter – but when she’s mid tantrum and properly going for it, it’s the only way I can grit my teeth and stay calm.

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By: Molly

Thu, 16 Aug 2012 19:17:24 +0000

It sounds like you have the keeping calm bit down well though – I managed it last night but I haven’t always been able to hold back the sharp words or shouts. It’s really not easy – especially when you’re tired and they start getting physical, hitting etc.

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By: Molly

Thu, 16 Aug 2012 19:16:19 +0000

Sleep deprivation is the absolute worst. And I find that often when F is at her most gruesome, it’ s because BOTH of us are tired. It’s utterly hard work keeping your cool in that situation.

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By: Molly

Thu, 16 Aug 2012 19:15:22 +0000

This is one of the great aspects of blogging – it’s a cathartic exercise. And yes, I’m so pleased I can do it. Thank you for the comment.

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By: Molly

Thu, 16 Aug 2012 19:14:37 +0000

Oh I know that feeling well – when they’re in the midst of a tantrum it feels like it’ll never end!

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