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Growing Hearts and Hands
At Growing Hearts and Hands, we believe that every child deserves a nurturing environment where they can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Our state-of-the-art facilities and dedicated educators are committed to providing personalized learning experiences tailored to each child's unique needs.
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We develop individualized learning plans that cater to your child's specific learning style and pace, ensuring optimal growth and development.
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Our team comprises certified professionals trained in early childhood education, CPR, and first aid, dedicated to fostering a safe and supportive learning environment.
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Our secure facilities are equipped with interactive play areas that encourage exploration and creativity, promoting holistic development.
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Three-year-olds are able to solve more and more problems, figure out unique ways to do something, and want to find out why – a lot! Learning Beyond helps you become a strong model, allowing children time to try and work through challenges while you ask important questions or provide support to children’s learning. Children’s skills in all developmental areas grow with these continued opportunities to be actively engaged in their learning and trusted as a learner. Learning Beyond provides quarterly benchmarks to help you stay focused on age-appropriate growth and excited learners.
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Public Tantrums: Don’t Let Someone Else’s Discomfort Hijack Your Calm
Public Tantrums: Don’t Let Someone Else’s Discomfort Hijack Your Calm
It always happens at the worst time. You’re in line at the grocery store, boarding a plane, or sitting in a restaurant when your child decides this is the moment for a full meltdown. The floor becomes their stage, tears and kicks their performance. And suddenly, you feel like every eye in the room is on you.
Your face heats up. Your heart races. And without even realizing it, you’re no longer parenting your child—you’re performing for the crowd.
But here’s the truth: the stares of strangers are not your problem. Your child is your only audience.
Why Your Calm Matters More Than Their Comfort
When children are overwhelmed, they need one thing more than anything else: your calm. In that storm of emotions, they’re looking to you to see if the world is still safe. If you can hold steady, you’re teaching them that big feelings aren’t dangerous—and neither are the people watching.
Strangers may be uncomfortable, but their momentary awkwardness doesn’t compare to the lesson your child takes away from watching how you respond.
Practical Ways to Stay Grounded
It’s easier said than done, of course. Here are simple tools you can use the next time a tantrum goes public:
Breathe before you act. A slow inhale and exhale signals to your nervous system that you’re in control.
Lower your voice. Children often quiet down just to hear what you’re saying when you whisper.
Skip the apologies. You’re not failing—you’re parenting. No apology needed.
Connect before you correct. Try eye contact, a soft touch, or a gentle word of reassurance before diving into discipline.
Shifting Perspective
The next time you catch yourself scanning the room, worried about what others think, remind yourself: They’ll forget this moment. Your child won’t.
A tantrum in public is a chance to model self-regulation, resilience, and love under pressure. And that’s a far greater gift than keeping strangers comfortable.
The Big Picture
Tantrums will always be part of parenting. They aren’t failures—they’re opportunities. Each meltdown is a chance to show your child that while their feelings may be big, your calm is bigger.
So when the stares start and your cheeks flush, anchor yourself in this thought: The crowd is not your audience. Your child is.
