How To Handle Toddler Temper Tantrums Quickly and Effectively

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All About Toddler Temper Tantrums

Ever notice that whenever your toddler throws a temper tantrum, it happens in a crowded public place, usually in the supermarket when your shopping cart is full, waiting on a long line at the checkout counter? And what about the people who look at you like you are doing something wrong?

The NERVE of those people! They obviously don't have any kids.

In this lens, I want to go over the reasons why toddlers have temper tantrums, the different kind of temper tantrums, and most importantly, how to deal with them when they happen.

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Why Is My Little Angel Having Toddler Temper Tantrums? 

There Are Two Types Of Toddler Temper Tantrums

Often times, many kids will have their temper tantrums when they get tired, bored, over-stimulated, or when they are hungry. Why does it happen in the supermarket, or other public place? Put yourself in your child's shoes - Shopping can be both over-stimulating and extremely boring. Add being hungry to the mix, and you have the ingredients for a temper tantrum.

There are two different types of toddler temper tantrums:
  1. Frustration tantrums
  2. Manipulative tantrums

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The First Type Of Toddler Temper Tantrum 

All About The Frustration Tantrum

A frustration tantrum happens when your child can't say exactly what it is they want to say, or when they are having trouble trying to do something, like tie their shoes or brush their hair, or anything else that they REALLY want to be able to do, but just can't quite do it yet. The madness that follows is a tantrum, because they get frustrated... (I also know many ADULTS this happens to as well)

Most of the time, toddlers don't know exactly what it is you are trying to tell them. You owe it to them to learn how to speak to them.

The Second Type Of Toddler Temper Tantrum 

The "Manipulative" Tantrum

A manipulative tantrum is what your child will do in order to get something they want. You know, like when they want to watch Blue's Clue's on Noggin, but it's time for their bath. Or when it's time to get ready for bed and they want to read "Just one more story". These types of tantrums are MEANT to push your buttons to see if you will give in.

What To Do With A Frustration Tantrum 

There Is A Different Approach To Each Type Of Temper Tantrum

If your toddler is having a frustration tantrum, immediately go and try to help him with what he is trying to do. As a matter of fact, if you see him trying to do something on his own, and you notice he is struggling or starting to get angry, then try to stop the tantrum from happening by helping him out. Acknowledge his frustration, and point him in the right direction. Make sure you use words your child can understand, and praise him when he finally accomplishes what he was trying to do. Your child will appreciate it!

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How To Deal With A Manipulative Tantrum 

This Is The Most Troublesome Toddler Temper Tantrum

Since manipulative tantrums are when your little angle wants something, the best thing to do is to ignore this type of behavior as much as possible. Let him throw himself uncontrollably on the floor, roll all over the place, huff an puff... it's OK.

If he turns destructive by kicking, punching, biting, or anything along those lines, immediately place him into time out.

Here is something I found quite effective when dealing with my 4 year old son when he is having a manipulative tantrum: I completely ignore him for a few minutes, let him scream and yell and "get it all out", and then I start talking normally to him about something else. In a matter of a minute or two he is completely back to normal as if nothing had ever happened.

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