From time to time every toddler throws a temper tantrum, and it is always a good one. If you happen to have the nack for parenting you will be able to stop a temper tantrum almost as soon as it has started. Some parents attempt to stop the temper tantrum by giving in to anything that their child wants. But it is best to let the temper tantrum take its steps.
When a child is between the ages of two to five years old temper tantrums will start. Prior to putting a halt on temper tantrums you will first need to figure out why they have started. First and foremost you should keep in mind that your toddler might be hungry, toddlers eat less but more frequently then an adult. You need to show by telling them that temper tantrums are not productive. Also remember that when your toddler has many different options this allows them to feel as though they are in control preventing any temper tantrums.
If a temper tantrum erupts for no good reason it is best to ignore the child as much as possible, as long as they are not harming themselves or anybody around them. You may feel like a bad parent but this will make the child feel that they are not being productive. The next time that your toddler feels that there is a need for a temper tantrum it may not happen or it might be shorter. If you react to the temper tantrum by giving in every time your toddler will feel as though this is what they need to do to get what they want. You need to be the boss, not your child.
Temper tantrums can happen for just about any reason. The toddler may want the toy that you just took away or the one that they can t get to. You tell them to not do something and punish them for continueing the bad behavior, they erupt into a temper tantrum. When these situations occur, just let it happen. A little bit of crying is not going to hurt you or them. When you give in is when the real problems are going to start.
I have seen parents pick up their child for everything. The child cries, they pick it up. Boy are they making a bad decision. I can say this because I watch my son and his wife do this all the time. I try to warn them, but what the heck do know. I only raised them and never gave into this type of behavior. But they continue to do it. They are going to pay the price later when the child is going to have the run of the house, because of what they are letting the child get away with today.
Over time your child s temper tantrums should stop. If not you and your child should see a doctor about your child s behaviour. There might be some medical reason why your child is acting this way.
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