Your toddler is overwhelmed, reasoning is getting nowhere and asking them to “calm down” certainly is not helping. The 3-3-3 toddler rule has gained attention as a simple grounding exercise that redirects a child’s attention towards what is happening around them. It takes no special equipment and can be adapted for children who are still developing their language skills. However, there is an important catch: it works best as a coping tool, not as a magic formula for stopping every tantrum.
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