Tantrums
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Tantrums
Asked by J.W. from Tampa
on April 22, 2008
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Hi moms! Thank you in advance! My 19 month old Kaylie has always been a bit more dramatic then others her age. Depending on where we are it is an absolute battle to...
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- Welcome to toddlerhood! Obviously all kids are different and your daughter appears to have a problem transitioning and that little boy does not. One way to ease the...
- I made a deal with my daughter at that age. If she was going to have a fit every time we had to leave, then we had to stop going. I also made a huge deal if she left...
- I think she is just frustrated...which isn't fun! At 19 months she is still maturing mentally and doesn't see the big picture of why we need to leave NOW, therefore is...
Temper Tantrum Queen
Asked by J.B. from Spokane
on March 1, 2007
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I am rapidly reaching my wit's end. My daughter, who is not even 1 and a half yet, has become the queen of everything tantrum-related. Although she has always been a w...
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- I feel for you! My son has quite the temper on him as well. And also usually with me. "they" say (them being whoever the experts are LOL) that they do it with us becau...
- If you give her any attention when she throws a tantrum, even to show that you're concerned, and her father doesn't she will continue them with just you. At 17 mont...
- Hi there. I just learned about this website so I am a little late in responding to your initial post :) I have read the other posts and think you have gotten some g...
"How to Deal with Temper Tantrums"
Asked by M.L. from Washington DC
on January 25, 2007
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Hello!
I have a two year old son that loves his daycare provider. Whenever my husband or myself pick him up from daycare he throws the biggest tantrum. I have tried...
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- Hi M.. My 18mo old son loves his daycare provider too. He sometimes throws a tantrum with me and my husband when we pick him up too. It makes us feel horrible when he ...
- Have the care giver try giving him forewarning " you have ten minutes unil mommy comes lets get ready" establish a routine,wing him out of the activity he is engaged i...
- Could you talk to your provider and have her get him to start cleaning up and getting his stuff together when you are on your way? Maybe he just hates to leave cause h...
15Mth Old Temper Tantrums
Asked by J.C. from Washington DC
on December 18, 2008
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I have wonderful 15th old son, who I think is the greatest thing in the world. He's becoming very independent, which I like. The only problem with that is that he has...
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- I would suggest not saying anything about the tantrum once it is over. Or you can say something to the effect, "I am so glad you calmed down." That way he knows for su...
- The children don't have a long memory, so I don't think he thinks you are praising the tantrum. Your son's behavior is totally normal and you are handling it fine. ...
- Hi, J. - You are doing great! Very smart to ignore the tantrums. When he stops, just move on like nothing happened; totally ignore the entire episode, even the stopp...
18 Month Old Tantrums
Asked by C.A. from Tampa
on April 10, 2009
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My daughter gets so upset at times and screams so hard she can hardly breath and throws her self around. I just walk away and let her have her tantrum. At times though...
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- C., Stay calm when your daughter is having a tantrum even though I know that is sometimes hard. Getting angry or punishing always makes tantrums worse. I've raised 8 ...
- Maybe ignoring it doesn't work well for her. Every child is different and it sounds as though she needs something else. Maybe a calm, close approach rather than moving...
- My 14 mo old likes to try to get a rise out of me during the diaper changes. I think he gets bored or feels as if it is out of his control during this time. Laying on ...
Terrible Tantrums. Help!!!
Asked by C.K. from Toledo
on October 21, 2007
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I have a 3 1/2 year old grandson having terrible tantrums, some lasting 45 minutes. During a tantrum he is out of control. Nothing is working. I have read many of you...
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- Dear Cladia- We learned from our adoption agency that tantrums that continue too long and escalate over time can potentially be biochemical in nature. Not knowing wh...
- Best thing to do is pinpoint what the tantrums are about. Listening to the child is usually best. I know it's gruelling to hear them yelling and screaming, but just li...
- When my daughter had tantrums at that age, I would look her in the face and say "You're mad, you're mad, you're mad. You're mad that mommy won't let you...(or took awa...
Temper Tantrum Troubles
Asked by C.F. from Pittsburgh
on September 7, 2007
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My son is a very active and determined 19 mo old, and the last few weeks he has started throwing huge temper tantrums. He'll scream and cry for at least 10 minutes (so...
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- I have a 3 year old who does the same thing (he has just started doing this). Depending where we are I will sit him down in a chair and let him rant and rave there. ...
- Not giving in is the most important part. In public I would suggest removing him to an area out of the way, if possible. Like out to the car or to the rest room. Do no...
- Hi C., My daughter went through this same phase, it was not any fun. Try not to ever give into the tantrum. If you do once then he knows if he pushed long enough ...
After-Nap Tantrum
Asked by A.J. from Los Angeles
on November 6, 2008
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My 17 month old recently starting throwing "tantrums" when he awakes from his nap. I've tried everything I can to console him: milk/food/change of scenery/favorite to...
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- For sleep related issues I usually refer to "Healthy Sleep Habits, Healthy Child". But my 3 yo son often gets up from his nap fussy. I just leave him alone and in ...
- Oh my gosh you just described my 3 yr old for about 6 months of his 2nd year. He just got over it for the most part and now still wakes up a bit cranky, but he used t...
- A., maybe the naps are too long, not long enough...is it too late in the day? Too early? Next time dont console him, just leave him alone, ignore the tantrum part tell...
Tantrums in 1 Yr Old
Asked by E.D. from Hartford
on March 19, 2008
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Hi,
I am having a problem with my son who just turned one and his "tantrums." I know he is frustrated when he can't have his way, but how do you deal with it? My h...
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- Hi E., Looks like you already got a lot of good advice. I'm a mom of 6, soon to be 7, kids, so we've dealt with lots of tantrums. I definitely agree with the strate...
- ignore the tantrums.. as soon as one would start, I would turn away and say let me know when you are finished.. and my daughter's tantrums didn't last very long and th...
- There is a lot of good advice here. My DD is 17 mos and started this a few months ago. The Karp book is definitely a help. It's helpful to have an idea where the baby ...
16 Month Old Tantrums
Asked by W.B. from St. Joseph
on April 1, 2008
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My son is 16 months old and just started throwing horrible tantrums. He is normally a sweet loving little boy, but now if he wants something and can't tell me "what" ...
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- W., I highly recommend Baby Signing. It is a technique based on American Sign Language. Our first day care used it with babies and toddlers. Our daughter started do...
- W., I am a mother of three my oldest is 5 1/2yrs old and my youngest is 14 months old. I learned with my son that it is hard. I would stay calm with him and talk sw...
- HI W., I work with toddlers and when there are 8 in one room, you see a lot of tantrums. Kids this age have really strong emotions, but aren't quite sure how to handl...
