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    Alley-side Pickup: 10am - 7pm

    3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
    612-822-4611

Open Daily: 10am - 10pm | Alley-side Pickup: 10am - 7pm
3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
612-822-4611
Tantrums vs Meltdowns: The "Calm Brain" Guide for Parents (Ages 2-5) to Understand, Prevent, and Handle Your Angry Child's Outbursts. **Includes 50+ P

Tantrums vs Meltdowns: The "Calm Brain" Guide for Parents (Ages 2-5) to Understand, Prevent, and Handle Your Angry Child's Outbursts. **Includes 50+ P

Nirvana, Nova

Paperback

General Parenting

ISBN13: 9798275160901
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Nov 19 2025
Pages: 82
Weight: 0.27
Height: 0.17 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Screaming in the supermarket? Kicking and hitting because you said no? Feeling exhausted, frustrated, and maybe a little guilty?If you are reading this, you are probably thinking: Where am I going wrong?The answer is: You are not failing.The problem isn't you, and it isn't your child. The problem is that you are trying to use adult logic to manage a brain that is still under construction. A child between 2 and 5 is like a Ferrari with bicycle brakes: they have massive, powerful emotions, but they don't have the tools to control them yet.This book is NOT a psychology textbook. As promised, no fluff.This is a toolkit. A first-aid manual.Written by Nova Nirvana, a parenting coach specializing in stress management, this book will take you by the hand to turn chaos into connection.Inside this practical guide, you will discover:
  • ✅ The Simple WHY What really happens in the 2-5 year old brain during a crisis (and why they aren't doing it on purpose).
  • ✅ Tantrum vs. Meltdown: The fundamental difference that changes everything about how you react.
  • ✅ The 5 Gasoline Phrases What NEVER to say during an outburst (and the 5 Cool Water Phrases to use instead).
  • ✅ The S.O.S. Method: 3 immediate steps (Safety, Observe, Support) to defuse the bomb when it has already exploded.
  • ✅ Public Meltdowns: How to handle the supermarket or restaurant nightmare and get out with your dignity intact-without giving in and without yelling.
  • ✅ The Magic of Prevention: How to use Routine, Clear Boundaries, and the 10-Minute Connection Tank to prevent 80% of crises before they start.
PLUS: THE PARENT'S TOOLKIT WITH 50+ PRACTICAL ACTIVITIESThis book doesn't leave you alone with just theory. It includes an entire section with ready-to-use games and strategies, divided by function:

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