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Helpful Ways to Deal With Temper Tantrums

Toddlers throw temper tantrums from time to time and some are really good at it.  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.  Many parents will try to stop the temper tantrum right away by giving in to whatever the child is having the temper tantrum about.  However it is best to let the temper tantrum go through with the steps that it needs to take.

When a child is between the ages of two to five years old temper tantrums will start.  Before you can stop the tantrums you need to know why they start.  First of all you need to keep in mind that your toddler may be hungry because they do eat less then an adult and more frequently.  You need to show by modeling 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 happens for no good reason at all then it is a good idea to ignore your child as much as you can, be sure that they are not hurting themselves or anybody around them.  When you are doing this it will make you feel as though you are not a great parent but it will have your child feel as though they are not getting anywhere with their tantrum.  If you keep this up the temper tantrums will soon get shorter every time until eventually they will stop completely.  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.  Be sure that you are being the boss and not your child.

Eventually the temper tantrums that your child is having will stop.  If not you and your child should see a doctor about your child’s behaviour.  There may be a medical reason why your child is behaving in this way, and your doctor can offer professional help. 

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