by Paradoxx

Created on: September 25, 2008   Last Updated: May 22, 2012

You scream. He screams. I scream. She screams. We all scream for ice cream, and everything else in the world of childhood desires. Every parent from the beginning of time, starting with Adam and Eve, whose kids were raising cane on a consistent basis, know of the temper tantrum. And the guilt and frustration that have plagued parents for eons. We will look at ways to minimize tantrums and separate ourselves from the cycle of destructive reactions of them. 

Those seemingly uncontrollable outbursts of rage, instantly appears anytime little Johnny doesn't get what he wants and when he wants it. Outbursts and temper tantrums by young children are used to express a range of feelings like hunger or frustration. At that point, temper tantrums can be considered a normal part of growth and development. It's very important for parents to understand it's a young child's way of expressing his emotions, in a way not otherwise expressed through his limited language abilities. Tantrums in toddlers are a completely normal phase of early childhood  adolescence. 
Temper tantrums can be near impossible for some first-time parents and untrained childcare personnel to deal with. Which can bring on feelings of frustration, anger, embarrassment, and failure. If not dealt with properly they may lead to methods of punishment of the child, that could be considered abuse. Causing both physically and mentally damage, that can have serious consequences throughout the child's life.

Temper tantrums can occur for many reasons. However, is often a result of the child feeling stressed and frustrated, hungry,  or over-excited. Temper tantrums can range from constant whining to laying on the floor kicking and screaming and hitting.The best way to deal with temper tantrums is to prevent them in the first place. Dealing with temper tantrums takes a dispassionate and detached position for the adult. So make sure you are well rested and take time away from the child whenever possible. So  you can keep a reasonable composed perspective of the situation. If you react to the tantrum with a tantrum, the situation will only get worse and prolonged.

Toddlers are not able to use words to express their feelings, so they will often throw temper tantrums, especially if they are sleepy discouraged or aggravated. Make sure the child have all their basic needs met, and don't forget the diaper.If you think, a temper tantrum might be coming. Try distracting or redirecting your child's

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