Dealing with a child is difficult for most parents new to the game, and it is especially hard when facing an angry, screaming, and tantrum-throwing toddler. Most parents are just unprepared for this phrase in a child's life and are left clueless as to what to do.
The toddler stage can be an incredibly frustrating time for most parents and the fact is that many folks just aren't prepared to deal with it - it just dawns on them unexpectedly because the child just grows so fast. If you find yourself in this situation, don't worry you're not alone, there are ways to effectively deal with such behaviors.
You might have tried several different techniques with dealing with your toddler when he starts throwing tantrums at you, like shouting or scolding. How much good has that done? Probably not a lot and you've probably made your kid scream even louder. If you want a well-behaved child, you must first understand several things.
When your toddler goes into a fit and turns into a biting, screaming ball of anger, let him blow off some steam. However when in a fit, an angry toddler will give no though to stairs, roads or other hazards, so the first thing you have to do is move your child somewhere safe when the tantrums start.
Toddlers when tired or irritated are most likely to go into tantrum fits. Situations where he doesn't get what he wants may trigger this behavior so if you know it's coming, try to deter your child by giving him alternative options. For instance, he may want you to buy him a particular item and you know you're not going to give it to him. Offer him something else from your pocket instead, such as your keys or your cell phone.
If the tantrum starts, just ignore it or pretend that it doesn't affect you, or you can't hear it. Eventually your toddler will see that crying and screaming and going into a fit does no good and he will tire of it. The worst thing you can do is try to comfort him or give in as this is exactly what he wants to occur.
If you're in public and the tantrum starts, don't be embarrassed or take it personally. Embarrassment or guilt can lead many parents to give in or try to placate a child with cookies, thus sending the child a message that tantrums mean treats.
What you can do is give him something nice if he behaves properly. Reward is the best incentive for behaving well. So each time your little one is well-behaved, give him a treat or at least a huge hug, as attention or praise can also be a big reward and all children crave it. - 30527
The toddler stage can be an incredibly frustrating time for most parents and the fact is that many folks just aren't prepared to deal with it - it just dawns on them unexpectedly because the child just grows so fast. If you find yourself in this situation, don't worry you're not alone, there are ways to effectively deal with such behaviors.
You might have tried several different techniques with dealing with your toddler when he starts throwing tantrums at you, like shouting or scolding. How much good has that done? Probably not a lot and you've probably made your kid scream even louder. If you want a well-behaved child, you must first understand several things.
When your toddler goes into a fit and turns into a biting, screaming ball of anger, let him blow off some steam. However when in a fit, an angry toddler will give no though to stairs, roads or other hazards, so the first thing you have to do is move your child somewhere safe when the tantrums start.
Toddlers when tired or irritated are most likely to go into tantrum fits. Situations where he doesn't get what he wants may trigger this behavior so if you know it's coming, try to deter your child by giving him alternative options. For instance, he may want you to buy him a particular item and you know you're not going to give it to him. Offer him something else from your pocket instead, such as your keys or your cell phone.
If the tantrum starts, just ignore it or pretend that it doesn't affect you, or you can't hear it. Eventually your toddler will see that crying and screaming and going into a fit does no good and he will tire of it. The worst thing you can do is try to comfort him or give in as this is exactly what he wants to occur.
If you're in public and the tantrum starts, don't be embarrassed or take it personally. Embarrassment or guilt can lead many parents to give in or try to placate a child with cookies, thus sending the child a message that tantrums mean treats.
What you can do is give him something nice if he behaves properly. Reward is the best incentive for behaving well. So each time your little one is well-behaved, give him a treat or at least a huge hug, as attention or praise can also be a big reward and all children crave it. - 30527
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This author has been article writing on the subject of children's behavior for the past three years and in addition, she too spends time blogging on the topics of toddler holiday dresses at her Baby Girl Dresses website.
