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Tantrums
Asked by K.W. from Cleveland
on February 28, 2010
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Hi moms,
Anyone have a strategies for preventing huge tantrums when leaving a friend's house/playdate??
My four year old whines, yells, etc. every time!
Thanks.
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- Hello K., Transition time for kids is really hard. I suggeset giving warnings starting at 10 minutes, then 5 and then at 2 minutes. At 2 minutes I tell the kids i...
- Both of my boys did much better with transitional activities. Avoid the "5 more minutes" announcement because a 4 year old can't tell time, so saying 5 more minutes or...
- I would say let him do "one more" of something then say it's time to go. If he throws a fit, I would send him to his room until dinner. Tell him the new rules before...
Tantrums
Asked by J.B. from Los Angeles
on July 15, 2008
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my daughter is 16months and throws horrible screaming fits when she doesnt get what she wants (like my cell phone). its gets to the point where if im at home i have to...
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- I am reading a book right now called The Happiest Toddler on the Block by Harvey Karp, M.D. I've only been reading a few days but so far it seems accurate. He compar...
- I really feel for you... but don't worry, ALL Moms go through this. It's not just you or your child. I have days when I just want to cry too. Your child is normal.....
- Hi J., My youngest is 19 mos. old and has been doing the same thing for months now. SHE gets so bad, she throws herself on the floor and screams and cries and tells...
Throw a Tantrum
Asked by C.Y. from San Francisco
on December 30, 2010
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My chirld’s 2 years old. She often throws a tantrum in recent two months. She rarely got angry before, but now she’s always against me. If I call him to wash her h...
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- Perfectly normal and I am right there with you! My son is 27 months old and has been having tantrums over the last month. I can't wait for this phase to end. I have...
- In a nutshell, yes. Some are more persistent and strong-willed than others but all kids at this age are starting to assert their independence however they can to some...
- My sister just realized this morning that her two year old wasn't acting out anymore. It was a wonderful shock to her. I contributed it to the fact that she kept her d...
Toddler Tantrums
Asked by B.M. from Los Angeles
on August 10, 2007
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I have a 2 year old toddler. He crys for almost anything. If he bumps into something, if I walk out of the room, or if I go into the bathroom, he crys. Recently, he ...
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- I agree with Julia Smithson's advice. Rather than "punish" the tears/tantrums/outbursts, I empathize "I see you are very sad/very angry" and acknowledge what is going...
- Welcome to terrible twos. Stay strong, don't give in. when he is not acting out that's when you give love and attention. Ignore the crying and it is okay. Walk awa...
- can you take a vacation or break from work? maybe he doesnt like his day care?
How Do You Stop or Handle Tantrums?
Asked by K.M. from Cleveland
on October 4, 2011
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My 2 1/2 daughter has been throwing tantrums like crazy recently and I have no idea how to handle them appropriately. She basically will get mad if she doesn't get he...
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- I got the best advice on this site about 5 years ago- send them away- "you can have your fit just have it in your room" if they wont go carry them " you can come out...
- my daughter is 2 & also throws fits, my oldest daughter rarely ever threw fits, so this was new to me as well.... I try to talk her (even when they are babies I alway...
- Toddlers often throw tantrums because they have very strong feelings that they are trying to express but do not know how. If your daughter starts having a tantrum, tr...
HELP!! Temper Tantrums
Asked by L.R. from Salt Lake City
on February 6, 2008
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holy moly!! my daughter throws temper tantrums when ever she doesnt get her way. im talking about crying, kicking and screaming at the top of her lungs! she also acts ...
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- L., When my 2 year old gets home from high-activity daycare, it seems like every night she throws a fit. She is so tired she cant control herself. I do not believ...
- It is helpful to know what sets tantrums off, and to (generally) try to stop them before they start. Well, it's easier than trying to stop them once they start, reall...
- L., Dealing with temper tantrums can be difficult. The advice I can give you is to retrain her in a hug if she is trying to hurt herself or the things in her room....
Advice on Nap Schedule and Tantrums
Asked by H.S. from Detroit
on August 26, 2008
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My son sleeps through the night, asleep by 9 p.m. and awake at 7 a.m. He generally takes a 45 minute morning nap at about 9 a.m. After that we do not have a schedule...
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- Mine is 6 months and goes to sleep anywhere from 8:30pm - 10pm and sleeps until about 6am - 7am. He mostly takes cat naps (i.e. maybe 15-20 minutes)during the day/...
- A lot of posters have already mentioned this so I'll just support their advice: the book "The Baby Whisperer" worked really well for me. The author suggests a nice co...
- I would try an earlier bedtime. He might be overtired which is making is difficult for him to fall asleep. Try the book "Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child" by Weissb...
3 1/2 Year Old Daughter's Tantrums Upsetting Others in the House
Asked by A.R. from Louisville
on October 11, 2006
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Everything I've read says ignore tantrums & let them fizzle out on their own or you will teach the child that a tantrum is the way to get attention. I've also read t...
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- Read it here: I think you should put her in her room. Tantrums are in fact, expressing emotions but they are an inappropriate way of doing so. Your job is to teach her...
- I think its harder than it looks to be 3 years old. Maybe you could make sure to give her the princess plate in the first place, then she won't have to throw a fit for...
- I have a 17 month old and I am going through a similar situation and I have tried everything to get her to stop the irrational screaming. The only thing that seems to...
Four Year Old Has Violent Temper Tantrums
Asked by A.L. from Lincoln
on October 2, 2008
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I tried to look this up, but I couldn't find anything on it here. About once a month my four year old has been having violent temper tantrums. It's always about reall...
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- It's weird, I know. My youngest (5) does the same thing and it's usually right around the full moon. I have a lunar calendar and it's really handy as I can tell from t...
- My son started having violent tt's at around 4 1/2. The following advice is only for those times when all else has failed. This is what worked for me. If he gets agg...
- My daughter (now a teenager)went through this stage. I finally figured out that she had these fits because she was suffering from a disease called SRB. AKA Spoiled Rot...
Please Help Me Control My Childs Public Tantrums!!!
Asked by D.S. from Dallas
on August 17, 2006
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My oldest Daughter, she is 3 and a half, is throwing HUGE EMBARRASING tantrums when we have to leave a place where she is enjoying herself. The most recent example of...
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- First of all you should be congratulated for staying calm! I have found that what works for my kids is a little distraction. I still give them a 5 minute, then 2 min...
- As if you didn't already have enough advice.....I'm going to add on to what Maggie advised. You can try the whole Love and Logic thing. Give her choices all day long...
- You're doing a good job. You are going thru with what you say to her. If you say 2 minutes, make sure it's 2 minutes. If she has a fit when you say it, grab her han...
