Most young children throw tantrums as a way of dealing with their frustration and anger. As they get older they learn how to deal with this in different ways and tantrums are usually reduced. Children under the age of four are most likely to throw a tantrum if they are tired, hungry or over -stimulated. Being aware of what triggers your child's tantrums will help you to avoid these situations. For instance make sure you don't go shopping with a toddler who is tired an/or hungry.
When children throw tantrums, make sure you don't inadvertently reward their behaviour by giving them what they want. It might stop their tantrum at the time, but they will soon learn to throw another one every time they want something. As they get older they learn how to deal with this in different ways and tantrums are usually reduced. Children under the age of four are most likely to throw a tantrum if they are tired, hungry or over -stimulated. Being aware of what triggers your child's tantrums will help you to avoid these situations. For instance make sure you don't go shopping with a toddler who is tired an/or hungry.A tantrum can sometimes be sidetracked by distracting the child's attention away from the stress-causing factor, e.g. if an older child has taken their toy. Once the tantrum is in full swing, you just have to wait it out.
It is important that the parent stays calm, or pretends to, during a tantrum. Getting angry yourself will only make the situation worse. A tantrum can sometimes be sidetracked by distracting the child's attention away from the stress-causing factor, e.g. if an older child has taken their toy. Once the tantrum is in full swing, you just have to wait it out. The child cannot and will not be open to reasoning at this stage. If you are at home, a time-out room or chair may help. If not, remove yourself from the room as long as the child can be safe alone.
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