| At the joyous age of two through four, temper | | | | reinforced and rewarded. The child will then realize, |
| tantrums can creep in without warning. It is a frustrating | | | | mostly subconsciously, that throwing more fits will get |
| event, and even the most prepared parent can't help | | | | them more in return. It is better for mom and dad to |
| but feel helpless at times. Fortunately, parenting help for | | | | offer an alternative than to give in to the actual |
| tantrums isn't hard to find. There are some simple | | | | request. If that doesn't calm Junior down, take a deep |
| techniques you can perform for some parenting help | | | | breath, put on some headphones, and take yourself to |
| during the most tempestuous of tantrums. | | | | a happy place until he calms himself down. |
| First, you should understand what kind of tantrum the | | | | Unfortunately, ignoring the tantrum is almost impossible |
| child is having. The tantrum can be temperamental, | | | | outside the home. If at all possible, take the child back |
| manipulative, or verbal frustration. A manipulative | | | | home. If you are in a situation that requires you to finish |
| tantrum, for example, is when the child has a tantrum | | | | your activity before going home, take the child aside |
| because he or she did not get her own way. Without | | | | and explain why she cannot do what she wanted to |
| much parenting help, the manipulative tantrum will go | | | | do. Other people might stare and point, but unless they |
| away when ignored. You may wish to move the child | | | | never had children of their own, they will be |
| into another room while the tantrum plays itself out, | | | | sympathetic to your plight. Again, the key is to remain |
| advising the child that when the tantrum is done, he or | | | | in control and not to give in. If Junior has a tantrum |
| she may rejoin the rest of the family. These "time | | | | because you're not buying him a candy bar, he will |
| outs" are effective even at an early age. | | | | throw that same tantrum every time you are at the |
| The child is not sophisticated enough to realize that | | | | store if you buy him that candy bar. Don't give in, and |
| they can throw a fit in order to get their own way. | | | | eventually the child will learn that throwing a fit will not |
| They just simply break down. However, if parenting | | | | get him anywhere. |
| help is ignored and mom gives in, the behavior will be | | | | |