Temper tantrums are a way for your child to express feelings of anger or frustration. While they are a normal part of the
development of toddlers, they should be occurring less frequently after their second birthday.
They usually increase when children are hungry, tired or ill and you should try to help them cope with these situations.
An angry child is not a pretty sight. In fact, a temper tantrum with howling, stamping, screaming, and kicking may appear
frightening to on lookers. It is important to remember that no matter how embarrassing it is for you the occasional tantrum
is perfectly normal during the preschool years.
These outbursts are more a matter of your child’s immaturity than naughtiness. You should try to ignore attention-seeking
or demanding tantrums and avoid situations that you know will lead to a tantrum (including changes in their regular daily
routine). If you can see that your child is getting overly frustrated and that a tantrum is coming, you can try to distract
them and shift their attention to something else.
It is important to help your child to realise that temper tantrums don't work and are not going to help them get out of
doing things that they need to do or get them things that they want, placating the child by giving in to their demands
only reinforces the behaviour and will ultimately increase the number of tantrums.
Our mums say it is important not to show anger or frustration hard we know but very important that you stay in control,
there is little point trying to reason with them as they are not in the frame of mind to listen. Try not to issue ultimatums
you will quickly learn they do not work and can inflame the child further. It is often helpful for you to acknowledge the
reason that they are angry and explain that this is not the way to express it.
If it is necessary to prevent harm it may be best for you to hug your child to restrain them until they calm down. When
the tantrums are disruptive, it may be useful give your child a "
