An expert has revealed the things parents should never do when their kids have a tantrum - including using the naughty step. Kirsty Ketley, 42, a qualified early years practitioner has worked with children for over 20 years, and now works as a parenting consultant.
The mum-of-two said that while tantrums are a completely "normal expression of emotion" there are simple ways parents can avoid them altogether. She said mums and dads should distract their child, hug it out and never shout.
She also said that using the naughty step can cause "self esteem issues" and kids simply do not understand it. It was a punishment championed in the mid 2000's.
