I’ve been working as a toddler nanny for a couple of years, and I’ve seen my fair share of meltdown moments. The other day, I was trying to engage my little ones in a fun painting activity, but one of them absolutely refused and threw a fit. I’m curious how others handle these situations — any tips for turning those tantrums into productive playtime?
I’ve found that offering choices can help — you might say, ‘Do you want to paint with red or blue?’ Curious about what materials you use for painting! 
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, those tantrums can really drive you nuts! I once had a kiddo who loved water play, so I switched to washable paint and did the activity outside. It turned out to be a fun mess instead of a meltdown.