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Parents of a toddler and school kid.
We built RootWise because we needed it ourselves. After one too many 6pm meltdowns and frantically googling "what to say when toddler hits," we knew there had to be a better way.
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- Everyone's staring, and you're thinking: give in, or carry them out?
- "One more story", then water, then the bathroom, then one more hug.
- The third sibling fight before breakfast, and both want you to rule.
You're not failing. Your child is having a hard time, not giving you one, and you don't have the words yet. That's what the scripts are for.
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The script for the grocery store
Scenario
Child has a tantrum in public, attracting stares and making shopping impossible.
Ages 2 to 8 years
Stay and Support
Grocery Store Meltdown · intermediate · 5 to 10 minutes
What to say
- 1
You're having such big feelings right now. I'm right here with you.
- 2
I can see you really wanted [item]. It's disappointing when we can't have what we want.
- 3
I'm going to stay close while you have these feelings.
- 4
When you're ready, we can finish our shopping together.
Why it works
Staying present shows the child they're not alone in their big emotions. It models that feelings are manageable and temporary.
The line for you, when you're about to lose it
This is temporary. I'm teaching them they're safe to have big emotions with me.
One of 36 scripts, three approaches per scenario, plus what helps before it tips over. All free in the app.
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Frequently Asked Questions
From RootWise's own scripts and articles, matched to your child's age. Answers are generated by AI and are not medical advice: read them as a well-informed friend's suggestion, and talk to your pediatrician when you are worried about your child's health.
RootWise is built for parents of children from birth to age 10, and many of the strategies work for older children too. The app adapts its advice based on your child's age and developmental stage.
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Every child is different. RootWise learns from your feedback and adapts its suggestions. If something isn't working, tell us and we'll suggest alternative approaches tailored to your situation.
Unlike books, RootWise gives you personalized advice in the moment you need it. At 2am during a tantrum, you don't have time to read a chapter. We give you exact words to say right now.
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