| Before you had kids you probably witnessed an out of | | | | needs some help picking up the toys" usually goes |
| control child having a temper tantrum at the store. | | | | over better than "get in here and pick up this |
| More than likely you thought or said, "If that was my | | | | mess!"Don't use bribery. Does she really deserve a |
| child, I would ______". Well now here you are with | | | | cookie for going to bed on time or not misbehaving at |
| children of your own dealing with these exact | | | | the grocery store? By doing this you will only |
| situations. Temper tantrums are a normal part of life | | | | encourage her to break the rules to get a treat.Don't |
| with toddlers and preschoolers. Almost all young | | | | react to her by yelling at her to be quiet. This will |
| children have tantrums occasionally. If handled | | | | probably only upset her more. Sometimes in the midst |
| appropriately, most children outgrow this stage by four | | | | of an outburst it is hard for a child to regain |
| or five.Some children have severe tantrums and may | | | | composure. Help her to calm down by giving her some |
| get so upset that they vomit or hold their breath until | | | | quiet time in her room. Offer her a cup of water to |
| they pass out. Although this can be extremely | | | | help her relax if she is hyperventilating.Sometimes |
| upsetting to the parent, the child will generally recover | | | | children have tantrums because they want your |
| quickly and completely. If your child is fainting or | | | | attention. Look at the situation. Have you been |
| vomiting from tantrums, you may want to consult your | | | | watching tv, reading a book, or talking on the phone? If |
| pediatrician to check for any other health | | | | your child hasn't had much "mommy time", she may be |
| concerns.How you handle tantrums will have a direct | | | | trying to tell you something. Once she has calmed |
| impact on the frequency and intensity of the tantrums. | | | | down from her tantrum, try setting some time aside |
| Here are some tips on preventing tantrums and how | | | | just for her.If you are in a public place, remove the child |
| to respond to them.Make sure your child is not | | | | from the situation if you can. Go to the car or the |
| over-tired. If she is cranky or tired put her down for a | | | | restroom until she calms down.When to call the |
| nap or try doing some quiet time. You can lay down in | | | | doctor.If you are concerned that your child's tantrums |
| the bed and read a book or play soothing music to | | | | are extreme or more frequent than they should be, call |
| help her relax.Be consistent with your rules. If she has | | | | your pediatrician for help. If your child injures herself or |
| a tantrum and you give in to her demands, she will try | | | | others, destroys property, has frequent nightmares, |
| this again. The more consistent you are, the more she | | | | regresses in potty training, faints, has stomach aches |
| will learn that tantrums don't work.When you ask your | | | | or anxiety attacks consult your doctor. |
| child to do something, try asking nicely first. "Mommy | | | | |