What to Say When Your Child Is Having a Tantrum

Your child is crying in the shop. People are looking. You are trying to hold a boundary, but finding the right words feels almost impossible.

I created this Gentle Words Studio guide for those everyday moments when we love our children dearly—and still struggle to know what to say.

Inside, you will find practical phrases to borrow, a simple response plan, examples for shopping, getting shoes on and bedtime, and words to help you reconnect after you have shouted. A quick-reference language guide and reflection questions help you bring the ideas into your own home.

At its heart is a principle I return to often: Name it, don’t claim it. We can recognise a child’s frustration without making that difficult moment a label they carry.

This guide will not promise to stop every tantrum. It offers ways to respond with care while keeping a clear boundary.

Format: Digital PDF guide. No physical book.
For: Parents and caregivers of young children.

Gentle Words Studio — Small Words. Big Minds. Brilliant Futures.