Julie Jay: I'm clueless when it comes to dealing with a tantrum 

"Throwing himself to the ground, Ted cries out, leaving me feeling like I'm officially the worst mother in the world because I have meandered over to the playground minus snacks."

AT THIS time of year, Dingle is awash with visitors, many of whom are from North America,  and I have been given a front-row seat when it comes to their parenting styles, specifically their response to toddler tantrums.

Of course, as 2023 parents we aren’t all that different, given that parenting has become increasingly gentle and child-centred across the globe. Still, I can’t help but be struck by just how gentle some of these parents are when it comes to their child quite literally losing the proverbial.