This PDF focuses on practical action items to help your child build tolerance for feeling frustrated. Just like learning to drive for the first time, managing frustration can initially feel awkward and challenging. However, with consistent practice and guidance, your child can develop the skills to navigate these uncomfortable emotions confidently. This handout is designed to support you in teaching your child effective, do-this-not-that strategies for handling frustration in a healthy and constructive manner.
In the PDF, we’re including:
- Real-life examples to help your child build emotional tolerance - including bedtime and bath time!
- Easy, actionable steps to implement into you and your child’s daily routine.
- Scripts and do-this-not-that advice to help you feel confident in every situation–and yes, that includes tantrums and meltdowns.
Remember, building tolerance for frustration is a gradual process that requires patience and consistency. As you and your child practice these techniques together, you will witness progress and an increased sense of self-control. Our goal is to equip you with the knowledge and resources needed to guide your child towards managing frustration effectively. By utilizing the strategies outlined in this handout, you can empower your child to navigate challenging emotions with confidence and maturity.
Why Learn From Lina Acosta Sandaal?
Lina Acosta Sandaal, MA, LMFT is a psychotherapist, development expert, writer, and founder of Stop Parenting Alone, a parenting education and consulting program in Miami, FL. She is a writer on social emotional learning for Macmillan Education, the human development expert for Telemundo’s national broadcasts and consultant for MomsRising, an advocacy group for family rights in our nation’s capital. Her mission is for all parents to fall in love with their parenting journey.