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Parenting & Pregnancy > Child Discipline Strategies How to quickly diffuse a temper tantrum

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I think most parents can narrow the whys of a temper tantrum down to a few things. The child can't articulate his or needs, or the child is not getting what he/she wants and isn't able to negotiate a better deal. With the "why" of a tantrum out of the way, how do we deal with the tantrums once they've begun? Each child is different and each tantrum is different, but I believe the key is not in how to manage a tantrum but to prevent them from happening at all. From the time my daughter was old enough to throw tantrums until the time she was able to fully articulate her needs or wants, I enc...

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