Temper Tantrums
A LITTLE GUIDE TO HELP
YOU HANDLE YOUR CHILD'S
TEMPER TANTRUMS
What are temper tantrums?
Temper tantrums are a natural process of your child's development. A temper tantrum could involve children:
�� Throwing themselves on the floor
�� Kicking and hitting people
�� Refusing to do something they are asked to do
�� Biting themselves or others
�� Screaming, shouting, crying or swearing
�� Destroying an object or toy
Children who have temper tantrums usually have them with their parents or carers but temper tantrums can vary. Every child is different. The major cause of toddler tantrums is conflict with parents, for example over food and eating or dressing. Most tantrums will happen in the home but some children will have them in the shops or outside in the street. This can be very distressing for parents.
What may seem like over the top or just plain naughty behaviour is perfectly normal. Try not to get stressed about it
it wont help!
Prevention
There are some tactics that you can employ to ward off trouble. At Home
Toddler-proof' your home so that you don't have to keep taking things from your child or saying "No!". If you put away things that you don't want broken or that a child can be hurt by, you won't have to chase after your child and shout all day.
Out Shopping
When you have time why not keep your toddler occupied by letting them help. You could let them choose some of the items you want to buy, such as which biscuits, what colour toilet roll or what fruit to pick. Boredom can cause frustration! Visiting/Car journeys
Always have a small goody bag for emergencies. If you have some books, toys, colouring pencils, and food to chew on, you always have something to distract your toddler when they get bored.
Be consistent
If your child knows your limits, they are less likely to resort to a tantrum to get what they want. If you have
YOU HANDLE YOUR CHILD'S
TEMPER TANTRUMS
What are temper tantrums?
Temper tantrums are a natural process of your child's development. A temper tantrum could involve children:
�� Throwing themselves on the floor
�� Kicking and hitting people
�� Refusing to do something they are asked to do
�� Biting themselves or others
�� Screaming, shouting, crying or swearing
�� Destroying an object or toy
Children who have temper tantrums usually have them with their parents or carers but temper tantrums can vary. Every child is different. The major cause of toddler tantrums is conflict with parents, for example over food and eating or dressing. Most tantrums will happen in the home but some children will have them in the shops or outside in the street. This can be very distressing for parents.
What may seem like over the top or just plain naughty behaviour is perfectly normal. Try not to get stressed about it
it wont help!
Prevention
There are some tactics that you can employ to ward off trouble. At Home
Toddler-proof' your home so that you don't have to keep taking things from your child or saying "No!". If you put away things that you don't want broken or that a child can be hurt by, you won't have to chase after your child and shout all day.
Out Shopping
When you have time why not keep your toddler occupied by letting them help. You could let them choose some of the items you want to buy, such as which biscuits, what colour toilet roll or what fruit to pick. Boredom can cause frustration! Visiting/Car journeys
Always have a small goody bag for emergencies. If you have some books, toys, colouring pencils, and food to chew on, you always have something to distract your toddler when they get bored.
Be consistent
If your child knows your limits, they are less likely to resort to a tantrum to get what they want. If you have