Need To Manage Toddler Tantrums?

Tantrums or meltdowns are the tools of toddlers and kids to get what they want especially when they can't have them. They may also resort to tantrums when they want to avoid something or seek attention or simply because they are hungry, tired, unwell or plain frustrated. So what can parents do to manage such behaviours? 

• No matter what they do or don't do parents have to be consistent as well as predictable in terms of rules and routines.

• Offer choices or alternatives based on what is available and acceptable to you. For instance, "Would like scrambled eggs or an omelette?" 

• Establish regular mealtimes and sleep and nap routines. Help your toddler or kids to follow such routines. For example, get them to change into their night wear by a certain time followed by them going into their rooms for a bedtime read or story and lights out.

• Talk to your child and encourage them to share their feelings in words. Get to know what they like or don't like and why. Find out what makes them happy or unhappy or what upsets them. 

• Do not forget positive reinforcement in terms of acknowledging what they do right or well. 

When things do not turn out they way they should, tell yourself to remain calm. Do not give in to your toddler or kids demands. If you do, you are signalling to them that can get their way by throwing a tantrum. Call for time-outs where you can move away from a problematic situation or circumstance. It can help you to rationalize and view the situation in a clearer perspective.

Above all, remember that tantrums do not last forever. It has been noted that on average, tantrums last for just about 4 minutes. Once it is over, your child will be its normal lovely self. Hold that picture when the tantrum is being played out. Give your  child a hug when its over. Its a signal that you are there for your the child no matter what happens and that both of you need to move on.   

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