Happy Moms: Handling public tantrums

Susan Orenstein, a Cary-based psychologist and relationships expert, reminds us all that we're not the only ones to deal with a crabby, unruly kid in public.

Posted 12:12 a.m. Jul 16, 2014 — Updated 12:12 a.m. Jul 16, 2014

We've all been there. You're at the grocery store and your child throws a fit because you won't buy them a toy or candy or some other treat.

Susan Orenstein, a Cary-based psychologist and relationships expert, reminds us all that we're not the only ones to deal with a crabby, unruly kid in public.

Watch the video for more from Orenstein, a mom of two herself, about to handle situations like this. And check the More on This section for other tips from her.

Orenstein is with Orenstein Solutions in Cary. She'll be a speaker at the Happy Mama Conference & Retreat in Durham, which is July 25 to July 27, at the Washington Duke Inn. It is designed for moms with children with "invisible" special needs. The weekend includes speakers on wellness, self-care and overcoming mom guilt, along with activities such as yoga and Zumba.

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