Tantrums
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13 Months Old Tantrums
Asked by I.V. from New York
on July 2, 2009
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My younger daughter is 13 months old and she is already throwing tantrums. At first I thought it was that I don't spend enough time with her since I leave the house b...
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- My daughter does the same thing. People have told me that she is curious about things and wants to touch them. She will cry and carry on if I tell her no or take it aw...
- I hear you I.. My younger daughter is nothing like the older one either. It is neither a good thing or bad thing. It must make you feel so frustrated to come home and ...
- Ahhhh welcome to toddlerhood. My daughter is the same way. She throws herself on the floor and pitches a fit. If you try to hug her or calm her it just reinforces t...
20 Month Old Tantrums
Asked by A.C. from Pocatello
on December 1, 2009
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I am at my wits end with my 20 month old girl. She has ALWAYS, even at a few months old, been a willfull little person. It has been getting really out of hand the last...
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- My daughter (also the youngest, only 19 mos.) is very willful too. To the point that she has to do everything herself even if she can't do it -- like peeling an orange...
- Hi A., Might I make a few suggestions. The first is to make everything and I do mean everything counter-productive for your little lady when she decides to throw her ...
- It sounds like she is realizing she cannot always have what she wants. Let her have her tantrum. I found at that age it is best to just leave them where they are and...
Tantrums and Getting Toddler Dressed
Asked by J.P. from Chicago
on January 30, 2008
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My, very laid back, toddler has become a disaster when it comes to getting dressed lately. Typically if we are going somewhere I can get him dressed drama free by talk...
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- You are doing a great job. My dear sweet little girl did this to me too at that age. My only suggestion is to use a timer instead of telling him two minutes, because...
- Hi J., My 21-month-old just started doing the same thing. I wonder if it's developmental? I just keep going until he's dressed and then he's usually find once i...
- My son (2 1/2) went through this phase for a short time. What worked for me was giving him some control with choosing what he was wearing - which I know you've done. ...
10 Month Old Tantrums
Asked by H.G. from New York
on November 2, 2008
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We've recently entered a new stage that's very challenging for me! Our son has started throwing huge tantrums, and I just don't know what to do about them. He's only...
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- Oh, how familiar this sounds! My daughter is now 4, but I still remember VIVIDLY the incredible tantrums she had at 12 months. She was a slow talker, so, development...
- Have you considered teachign him baby sign language to help with his frustrations and tantrums? My son is 16 months old and having many signs helps us a lot! Please co...
- Oh, I feel for you! I remember when my little girl went through that (but it was at 14 months old, like you read about). And I must say, how lucky your little boy is...
Help! What Do I Do About Temper Tantrums?
Asked by G.R. from Dallas
on September 16, 2009
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I am a first time mom to a 16-month old baby girl who is just a hoot. She has a great personality and is so loving and funny. However, she has recently started this...
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- Dear G., Don't know if this will work for you,but what I was told just walk away from them. They are doing this to get what they want. And when that don't work they w...
- When my kids tried doing something like this in the store I would 'ignore' it, and just look to others around me with a sympathetic look and say "sorry!" Usually I wo...
- First of all, praise her constantly from the moment you enter the store about how proud you are of her behavior. Kids want to please their parents. If she escalates ...
Help with Tantrums & Night Terrors
Asked by D.J. from Boston
on January 11, 2010
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I'm not sure what is going on with my 2.5 year old. Lately, she has been throwing tantrums by screaming very loud and long until we respond. Also, she has been waking ...
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- Read a very calming story to her "every" night efore she goes to bed. When she wakes up with the terrors, her breathing is also out of control. Try to get her to bre...
- does she use a night light ? she may be scared of the dark, but you should also try the bath and bed time shampoo by jonhson it works great they get sleep and sleep mo...
- Sounds like you have 2 things going on - tantrums (which are addressed by ignoring them or separating her from what she wants) and possible night terrors (which are no...
Almost Four and Having Tantrums
Asked by L.M. from New York
on March 15, 2011
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Hi Moms and or Dads,
I don't know what's going on with my little man. Lately he is very difiante with me. He always listens to dad from day one. Me not as much. At ...
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- We JUST went thru this. I think it was part of his growth spurt. I'm not positive but that's my theory. Maybe that's what's going on with your little guy?
- Your post made me feel like you live in my house. My oldest is 3 and a half and we have been going through the exact same thing. For about a month I dealt with daily t...
- with my two year old (i know very different from 4) and my 4 year old step son, they are allowed to have tantrums, but they must happen in their room. this puts the r...
How Do You Handle Temper Tantrums?
Asked by A.K. from Pocatello
on July 23, 2009
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My almost 2-year-old little girl throws the nastiest of tantrums. She will throw one when she doesn't get her way and when she is mad at what I tell her. My husband th...
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- Here is the issue!! You are having a boy and your baby kate is feeling that the threat of losing her mommy. It is internal feelings. You are doing all the right things...
- According to what you have stated, it seems that your daughter is completely capable of apologizing when she does something wrong. What I do recommend is explaining to...
- I know it may sound strange, but we just recently started using reverse psychology on our 26 mo son. He HATES being told what to do, like every other child in our hous...
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...
Toddler Tantrums: Seeking Advice!
Asked by M.S. from Phoenix
on February 15, 2009
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My son is 2 and 1/2 and is typically a happy, funny little guy. For over a year now, he has had episodes where he might wake up from a nap and scream/cry for 30-60 min...
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- Hi M., I'm not going to question your own answer on him manipulating, it sounds pretty accurate. I keep advising this book to everybody, and the people who have bought...
- If I'm understanding right, your son is crying on waking and doesn't want anything from you, except to leave him alone. To me, that doesn't sound like a tantrum becaus...
- Hi M., I can certainly empathize with you. It is hard to know what to do because each child is different. My second oldest son (he's now 10) had a similar experie...
