When a little kid has a temper tantrum in public – what should you do?

Few things are more stressful than a little kid having a meltdown in public...  

If that little kid happens to be yours, here’s what to do, from parenting coach Meghan Leahy:

• Get out – ASAP! If you can go home, do it. If can’t, go to the car. If you don’t have a car, go for a walk.

• Skip the punishments, lectures or threats. Have as little physical contact as possible. Your child’s brain has short-circuited and nothing will get through until they calm down.

Once the tantrum has passed, it’s important to make some mental notes of what may have triggered it. Was your child getting sick? Were they hungry, tired or bored? Identifying triggers will help you plan accordingly in the future.