you don’t have to match their tantrum.

Reminder: Their meltdown does not require your breakdown.

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Listen. Your child is having a moment, not a personal vendetta. Even if it feels like they woke up today with the sole mission to embarrass you in public.

You don’t need to scream back. You don’t need to justify yourself to strangers. You don’t even need to win the battle. Your only job? Stay calm enough to not end up on TikTok.

Take a breath. Stare into the middle distance. Whisper a silent “Jesus take the Target cart.” And remind yourself: you are the adult, the queen, the conductor of this emotional trainwreck.

Reminder: Their meltdown does not require your breakdown.

You can be calm and unbothered—even while holding a screaming spider monkey in Paw Patrol pajamas.