Temper tantrum in a toddler is quite natural.It is a part and parcel of the growing stage.Parents should know how to deal with such situation.As a parent put yourself in child's shoes and find the reason of tantrum.Never allow the tantrum to escalate.

Diffusing the tantrum:

Hunger can be one of the reason for tantrum.Toddlers get hungry often because of all the energy released.Keep

some snacks handy always.Your toddler may not be able to say that he is hungry.Not being able to communicate is also another reason for tantrum.The child may be thirsty but he/she may not be able to express it.So foresee such situation early and if that could be the reason for tantrum,try solving it before the tantrum escalates.

A child feeling sleepy can show tantrums.Try to maintain a sleeping routine.Avoid disturbing the routine.It is better to train your child to sleep naturally.Some children may need a rocking motion or travel in a car to sleep.Try avoiding to train the child this way as this can be a possible reason for tantrum.Try to pat at the back and sing a song or put the toddler in the pram and just move it too and fro.If you use a pacifier,try using it to pacify and sleep.

Getting bored can make your toddler scream and shout.Try to engage your child.When your child starts screaming,try to deviate attention with some other objects and toys.These days children prefer to play with cell phones.Try to show cell phones and deviate the attention.Talk to your child often.If you are in the grocery store,try showing his favorite brand biscuits and allow them to make choices.If they are not interested,tell them "we will be leaving in just 2 min."
A word of advise"Try taking your child out after a good sleep so that they will be fresh."

Ignore the tantrum(but not avoid the child altogether ) if you are at home.This is one way to handle such situation.If the tantrum turns destructive in public,take them to a lonely place and sing to them.This will help them to calm down.Noisy places like a movie theater and a market place can make your child uncomfortable.Avoid taking your toddler to such a place or take them to a clam place.

So throwing tantrum is natural .Understand the first signs before a child heads to tantrum and deal with the problem at the earliest.Deviate their attention is the key if tantrum has already started..

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