Shortly after children turn a year old they start to develop a mind of their own and the tantrums begin. Toddlers get frustrated because they have trouble communicating and they end up throwing a fit.
Be consistent with discipline and whatever happens do not give in. Once they learn they can get their way by throwing a fit they will keep doing it and it will get worse.
Learn to recognize the signs when your child is getting ready to have a tantrum. When you see those signs try to defuse and redirect their attention to something else.
Tantrums can be caused from lack of sleep, being hungry, sick or just needing a little extra attention. That doesn't make it okay to give in, but this should be addressed once the the dust has settled.
Once the tantrum has already started leave the room and ignore the child. They need to know that this is not a good way to get your attention.
You need to remain calm and try not to get angry. Stay firm on the decision you made before they started the tantrum.
It seems like the worst ones always happen in public and it is mortifying to have everyone looking at you and wondering what you are going to do. Handle it just like you would at home, even though it seems like everyone is passing judgment on you.
If your child is old enough to understand you can give them a warning. This can be a time out in a chair or going to the other room by themselves. If you are out in public it may even mean going home. Let them know if they continue there will be consequences for their actions. Allow one minute for each year of the child. - 22783
Be consistent with discipline and whatever happens do not give in. Once they learn they can get their way by throwing a fit they will keep doing it and it will get worse.
Learn to recognize the signs when your child is getting ready to have a tantrum. When you see those signs try to defuse and redirect their attention to something else.
Tantrums can be caused from lack of sleep, being hungry, sick or just needing a little extra attention. That doesn't make it okay to give in, but this should be addressed once the the dust has settled.
Once the tantrum has already started leave the room and ignore the child. They need to know that this is not a good way to get your attention.
You need to remain calm and try not to get angry. Stay firm on the decision you made before they started the tantrum.
It seems like the worst ones always happen in public and it is mortifying to have everyone looking at you and wondering what you are going to do. Handle it just like you would at home, even though it seems like everyone is passing judgment on you.
If your child is old enough to understand you can give them a warning. This can be a time out in a chair or going to the other room by themselves. If you are out in public it may even mean going home. Let them know if they continue there will be consequences for their actions. Allow one minute for each year of the child. - 22783
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