An Alabama dad claims to have “cracked the code” to toddler tantrums, and some parents in the comments are surprised by the technique. JP is a 31-year-old dad of two who often posts fun parenting and husband-related videos on his TikTok channel @jgpunfiltered. His tantrum advice has over 259,000 views and over 35,000 likes.
JP promises, “It’s so easy. It’s going to make you mad.” He and his wife tried the technique after their three-year-old’s tantrums grew worse. He explains that over the last few months, these tantrums had been getting increasingly intense. He describes them as “meltdowns, screaming, throwing things, all the things.” However, this all changed over the last two weeks after he and his wife introduced a positive technique. They went from five to six tantrums a day to maybe one. JP explains that one tantrum was “so much smaller than they used to be.”
So what’s the secret? Originally, they got on their daughter for not listening or sharing by threatening to take away a toy. Now, they’ve adjusted how they speak to her. So instead, he now says, “You’re so good at sharing; what’s going on?” It sounds simple, but JP swears by it. He encourages other parents to do the same. He says, “Whatever they’re doing wrong, rephrase it in a positive way.” Children believe everything you say, so if you tell them they’re not being nice, they start to believe it. He states, “During these last two weeks, by reminding her that she’s good at those things, she is a different child.” JP believes there is no harm in building kids up and being more positive with them.
Alabama Dad Has Wowed Parents
Several parents in the comments say JP’s video has inspired them. One says, “I say to my kids, ‘Why are you guys fighting? You guys get along so well.’ I do this because of you.” A second commenter adds, “I’ve recently started doing this with my toddler, and it’s made a DRAMATIC difference. I couldn’t believe it.” A third person adds, “I am definitely going to try this now.”
Meanwhile, another says this is the master technique for other types of behavior. They explain, “Works for everything. Like when I want my toddler to try new food.” Most parents are simply grateful for the advice. One says, “This is such good advice. Thank you so much.” Another adds, “Love seeing this two weeks before my helllllllion turns 4.”
The advice seems to have changed his life, and he’s hopeful he can pass it on to others.
